Question: We are a newly LPG distribution company in Namibia. We just recently purchased a tanker to transport gas for SA to Namibia. One of the requirements for the tanker to be allowed to enter the refinery in South Africa is that we must produce a fire test certificate for […]
Concerned about the spate of crashes involving heavy vehicles on the roads, the Road Traffic Management Corporation strongly warns truck owners that they can be held liable for the negligent conduct of their drivers. Truck owners are further warned that they could lose the right to operate on national roads […]
Secure or cover your load for safer roads. Vehicle-related road debris causes a lot of road crashes Fine issued by #JMPD #ByLawManagementUnit officers at Malibongwe drive in Northgate. #JoburgRoadSafety #SaferJoburg #BuyaMthetho Also view: Safely Securing Loads during Transport
The Road Freight Association (RFA) appreciates the Minister of Transport granting a further extension for those licences and Professional Driving Permits (PrDPs) that expired during the lockdown period. We trust that the Minister will consider the proposals made by the RFA to implement a permanent solution to driver and vehicle […]
Question: I would hereby wish to find out what the regulations are in terms of the following scenario; We are a company with 3 no. 14-ton trucks (with sleeper cab). I will send out a truck with a driver and an assistant to do the deliveries where some clients assist […]
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Question: I have a new scooter (SYM, Xpro 125) I rent it out for Mr D and Take A Lot. I want to make the bike as VISIBLE and SAFE as far as possible. Small “LED modules” or “LED stip” seems illegal. Even if I keep it to Yellow or […]
A person who has been convicted of the offences highlighted below may not be issued with a PrDP for 5 years after the date of conviction. Reg 117. Disqualification from obtaining professional driving permit A professional driving permit shall not be issued by a driving licence testing centre— (a) unless the […]
Question: Our company uses horse and trailer trucks to transport concrete slabs manufactured using cement, polystyrene and fibreglass within and across Provinces. These concrete slabs are not classified as Dangerous Goods. And we, therefore, do not have Fire Extinguishers on the outside of the truck and trailer but rather one inside […]
Question: I need guidance in terms of the minimum requirements for Zimbabwe Nationals working as Truck Drivers in South Africa, I know that they need the following. Valid driver’s licence from Zimbabwe to drive the code of vehicle you wish to drive in South Africa. Valid Defensive Driving Certificate (endorsed […]
