Question: Please advise us on the legal speed limits for the following vehicles and also if there are any changes in the future and when these changes may take effect. 1. Iveco Daily – GVM>3500kg Tare:4440 van body 2.Isuzu – GVM>3500kg Tare:6320 van body Kind regards Answer: If the GVM […]
Please note the Department of Transport has published the 24th amendment to the National Road Traffic Regulations in Gazette No. 40420 of 11 November 2016. [The speed limit for goods vehicles with a GVM over 3 500 kg up to 9 000 kg applies to all vehicles but the speed governers will […]
Question: Front and rear truck tyre specifications Regulations in Law? Sirs, I have been in the tyre industry for some time in the past but never could get hold of anything regarding the above. Manufacturers do have Steering axle, drive axle and multiple application tyres. It is obvious though that […]
Question: When does the 80km/h speed limit apply to trucks? Common Truck Types Rigid: 12,5 metres long; speed limited to 80 km/h Rigid & Dog: 19 metres long; speed limited to 80 km/h Semi-Trailer: 19 metres long; speed limited to 80 km/h B-Double: 22 metres long; speed limited to 80 km/h with […]
Question: “I am a local ultra heavy duty driver who believes that the 9 hour rest between shifts is not sufficient as I do not get enough sleep as I have to travel to and from home, eat, bath, etc. which leaves me with about 4 hours of sleep. When […]
Have you seen people transport goods on a truck where there is some weird red object hanging from the overhang? Very few road users are aware of the legislation pertaining to overhang and we decided to share some important information via the Arrive Alive website: Overhang from a vehicle and […]
Question: What are the Rules of the Road on Securing a Load Answer: The only specific provision is regulation 246. Section 49 makes it the responsibility of the operator to ensure he conducts his business safely. Manner in which goods to be carried Reg 246. No person shall operate on a public […]
