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Last Updated on Sunday, 11 December 2011 06:12 | 
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USEFUL INFORMATION
The National Roads Agency has a website URL www.nra.co.za which provides the following regularly updated information:
• Road toll tariffs (reviewed each year in March)
• Tables of information on the main trunk routes, in which they report on
o The current condition of the road on each route
o Any hazards of note
o Roadworks, in hand and projected; their location, nature, and expected completion dates.
National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)
Chapter IV : Fitness of drivers
32. Professional driver to have permit
1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle of a prescribed class on a public road except in accordance with the conditions of a professional driving permit issued to him or her in accordance with this Chapter and unless he or she keeps such permit with him or her in the vehicle:
2) The –
a) categories of;
b) nature and extent of the authority granted by;
c) period of validity of;
d) form and content of;
e) application for and issue of;
f) suspension and cancellation of;
g) incorporation in any other document of; and
h) other necessary or expedient matters in relation to, professional driving permits, shall be as prescribed.
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a) Any document issued by a competent authority in any prescribed territory and serving in that territory a purpose similar to that of a professional driving permit shall, subject to the conditions thereof and to such conditions as may be prescribed, be deemed to be a professional driving permit for the purposes of subsection (1).
b) A public driving permit issued in terms of the Road Traffic Act, 1989 (Act No. 29 of 1989), or a road traffic law contemplated in paragraph 2 of Schedule 6 to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), shall, in accordance with the conditions thereof but subject to this Act, be de
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MOTORHOMES AND THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT
Last Updated on Sunday, 11 December 2011 12:28 | | | Hits: 3459
MOTORHOMES AND THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT
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Warning signs (Chevrons) |
Regulation 191 |
From Regulation 191 it is clear that motorhomes with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 3 500 kg. must be fitted with rear chevrons, i.e. a chevron sign which complies with the regulations referred to in standard classification SABS 1329 "Retro-reflective and Fluorescent Warning Signs for Road Vehicles", etc., etc., etc. |
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Side and rear |
Regulation 192A |
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Side and rear |
As a motorhome is not a goods vehicle, side and rear retro-reflective material (yellow reflective tape) does not have to be fitted, however, you may do so if you wish. (PS: As from 1 January 2006 all caravans and trailers must be fitted with this.) |
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Persons: seated standing |
This apparently refers only to fare paying passengers, this is therefore applicable to taxis, mini-buses and buses, according to the local Traffic Department. |
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1) Definition of motorhome |
For the purposes of the Road Traffic Act a motorhome can be seen either as a motor vehicle the tare of which does not exceed 3 500 kilograms (the smaller motorhomes) or as a motor vehicle, the tare of which exceeds 3 500 kilograms but does not exceed 16 000 kilograms. The above is especially applicable in determining the relevant drivers licence. Remember a motorhome is not a goods vehicle, a bus or a mini-bus. |
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2) Details of vehicle registration/licensing
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To make sure you have all the relevant details of your motorhome/vehicle that is available to the authorities, you can look at the following documents: registration certificate, licence certificate (the document you cut your licence disc from) and licence disc. It is also advised to be aware of the information on the metal plate in the left door or under the bonnet of your motorhome, as well as the information on the renewal document that you receive annually to remind you to renew your vehicle licence. |
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3) Advice |
Make sure that you know exactly what is applicable to your specific motorhome as well as the relevant Regulations. When you are stopped on the road do not argue with the traffic officer, but make sure that he quotes the regulation of your "offence". Afterwards write a letter and give the correct regulations or go and see the state prosecutor. |
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Vehicle and load dimensions and projection
Last Updated on Sunday, 11 December 2011 05:18 | | | Hits: 781
Vehicle and load dimensions and projection
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Violation |
Fine | Pts |
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Too long |
R 500 |
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Drawing more than two trailers |
R 500 |
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Too wide |
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E-TOLL TARIFFS
Last Updated on Saturday, 10 December 2011 21:24 | | | Hits: 1012
Traffic on Gauteng’s freeways are steadily increasing,thereby creating more congestion and stunting the growth of the economy. Peak hours are extended with approximately 15 minutes every year and roads are exceeding there life span. These were some of the challenges facing the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) to deliver on their mandate
and contribute to the development of South Africa. Download and read how the E-TOLL TARIFFS effect you !
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