On Friday 08 March 2024 at about 10:00, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Bronberg Precinct Unit Officers, conducted by-law enforcement operations in the Crystal Park area. The EMPD officers removed all posters and billboards affixed in obstruction of road traffic signals on intersections, stop signals and traffic control lights, […]
our dedicated Durban Metro Police Service officers took charge at Chatsworth area, inspecting 24 vehicles. Common defects found include oil leaks, dangerously low suspensions posing risks to others, defective handbrakes, damaged windscreen, and altered headlights. On top of that, 17 summons were issued for offences like no driving license, unlicensed […]
JC Auditors (JCA), a leader in international certification services, is taking a giant leap forward with a visionary initiative aimed at redefining support for its clients within the road transport sector. Recognising the extraordinary pressures confronting the industry, including surging fuel costs and operational complexities in South Africa, JCA is […]
Don’t start the new year behind bars. Don’t drink and drive. Traffic Law Enforcement Officers are on the N1 ensuring that all travelers make it #SafelyHome, by ensuring that drivers are obeying road traffic laws, and those driving under the influence of alcohol are brought to book. #PropsForCops #BoozeFreeRoads Safely […]
A multi-disciplinary, zero tolerance approach under the theme of “MORE BOOTS ON THE GROUND”, resulted in an excellent outcome after more than 350 suspects were arrested for various crimes. The skilfully executed Inter-Provincial Cross Border Crime Combatting operation was held from 19 to 22 December 2023 between the Northern Cape, […]
On Saturday, 9 December 2023, Provincial Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will join an integrated operation targeting road safety and freight logistics. The movement of goods by freight transport operators is crucial to our economy. Since the decline of the rail system in South Africa, freight logistics have shifted to […]
With the South African eCommerce market projected to experience a remarkable 17.9% increase in 2023, contributing to a global growth rate of 17%, the demand for efficient delivery services has surged to meet this expanding sector. Although ‘click and collect’ options offer convenience, courier companies are still the preferred method […]
Question: Our drivers are still being pulled over and fined for transporting dangerous good when they transport less than 1000L of diesel in jerry cans. I have attached an extract of Chapter 8 of the National Road Traffic Act but we need to also print and laminate SANS 10231 and/or […]
Question: We would like to find out if the flashing light on the back of a truck trailer is legal. We see a lot of tipper trucks with these flashing lights and would like to put this on our trucks transporting hazardous substances. Answer: It is not legal to put […]
Question: please can you refer me to the exact content page or legislation that enforces the maximum weight per vehicle? We load Superlink Tautliners from SA to our neighbouring countries, loading a max of 32T per vehicle. I know we can load up to 34T, depending on the vehicle’s weight. […]
