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With the arrival of the festive season, South Africans will be celebrating the holidays in customary animated fashion. While it is important to relax and have fun during this time, it is crucial to be mindful of the legal implications of drinking and driving. The National Road Traffic Act sets out the legal limits and prohibitions for driving whilst under the influence. It provides that no one...

Traffic accidents are a regular occurrence on South African roads with thousands of accidents reported annually. The odds are that at some point you will come across an accident scene. Knowing how best to handle such a situation can go a long way towards lessening the potential trauma and risk involved and could save lives. You should always remember, however, that ensuring your own safety is as...

In South Africa, laws undergo a certain process before officially being enacted. Before a proposed piece of legislation becomes law, it goes through a process of discussion and deliberation in parliament. The public also has an opportunity to comment on the proposed legislation. After this, a Bill, which is a draft version of an Act, is drafted. This draft version is not law yet, and must pass...

It’s that time of the year again when South Africans across the country are putting the final touches on their annual vacation plans. Holidays in South Africa mean hundreds of thousands of people will be on the country’s roads, and we urge all motorists to also prepare themselves, and their vehicles, for this period. The annual summer holidays are a great time to relax and recover from the past...

Previous to the promulgation of the Consumer Protection Act, consumers had limited rights relayed to them in terms of purchasing a second hand vehicle especially in relation to the inclusion of a “voetstoots” clause which is the ambit under which most used motor vehicles were sold. A voetstoots clause which, in effect, stipulates that the property will be sold 'as is'. The effect of such a...

You’ve been saving all year for your annual family vacation. You’ve found the ideal accommodation online and you’ve paid the deposit. However, upon your arrival you find that the establishment does not exist. You have not only lost the money you’ve paid but there is no other accommodation available. Read on to find out how you can avoid falling victim to holiday accommodation scams. Use the...

Everything you’ll need to help you with planning your local road trip from online maps, to toll fees and distances.     Road Conditions and Distance Calculator

The Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) is the international customs document, which covers the temporary admission of motor vehicles. The CPD is still required today, in numerous countries around the world, for temporary admission of private automobiles, commercial vehicles or other categories of motor vehicles. It facilitates the temporary importation of motor vehicles by providing security for...

October is transport month in South Africa, and a good opportunity for all motorists to reflect on their driving behaviour. This is especially important as we look back on developments on our roads in 2016. According to figures from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), 14 071 people died on the country’s roads last year, the highest annual road death toll since 2007. According to the...

Apart from basic driving skills – which you would have mastered before obtaining your driving licence – there are other important skills each new driver should possess. Learn them now and they will stand you in good stead for the rest of your life. Finding the correct driving position Adjusting your car seat is about more than just getting comfortable; it is also about ensuring good visibility,...

A simple internet search will show you the devastating effects of a motor vehicle crash on an unrestrained child. The Constitution of South Africa states the best interests of children are of paramount importance in every matter concerning them. As drivers, this is a principle we should keep in mind when we drive with a child passenger Regulation 213 of the National Road Traffic Act regulates...