14 mistakes that can cost you your driver’s licence in South Africa

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14 mistakes that can cost you your driver’s licence in South Africa

South African motorists could have their licences suspended if they do any of these 14 things too often.

 

[Brian_G]

Nope, just pay the bribe..

 

[Brian_G]

The following table shows the fine amounts and demerit points incurred for common driving violations:

Violation	Fine amount	Demerit points
Exceeding the speed limit by 11-15km/h	R250	0
Exceeding the speed limit by 16-20km/h	R500	1
Failing to use indicators	R500	1
Driving a vehicle with one number plate	R500	2
Exceeding the speed limit by 21-25km/h	R750	2
Disobeying a stop sign or traffic light	R750	2
Driving unregistered vehicle	R1,000	3
Driving vehicle without valid licence disc	R1,000	3
Failing to keep left	R1,000	3
Driving without a licence	R1,250	4
Exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h	Criminal offence — Court hearing	6
Driving a vehicle without number plates	Criminal offence — Court hearing	6
Failing to stop at an accident	Criminal offence — Court hearing	6
Driving under the influence	Criminal offence — Court hearing	6
Furnishing false information	Criminal offence — Court hearing	6

 

[Sarg3_ZN]

Failing to use indicators... wtf!?!

Why would they target BMW drivers?

 

[FiestaST]

lulz.

This has a premise for a certain type of film

 

[Bigjay84]

The big no-no buying Hungry Lion instead of the original KFC

 

[bwana]

How is a DWI only six points?

 

[Jan van Riebeeckstad]

The following table shows the fine amounts and demerit points incurred for common driving violations:

Violation	Fine amount	Demerit points
Exceeding the speed limit by 11-15km/h	R250	0
Exceeding the speed limit by 16-20km/h	R500	1
Failing to use indicators	R500	1
Driving a vehicle with one number plate	R500	2
Exceeding the speed limit by 21-25km/h	R750	2
Disobeying a stop sign or traffic light	R750	2
Driving unregistered vehicle	R1,000	3
Driving vehicle without valid licence disc	R1,000	3
Failing to keep left	R1,000	3
Driving without a licence	R1,250	4
Exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h	Criminal offence — Court hearing	6
Driving a vehicle without number plates	Criminal offence — Court hearing	6
Failing to stop at an accident	Criminal offence — Court hearing	6
Driving under the influence	Criminal offence — Court hearing	6
Furnishing false information	Criminal offence — Court hearing	6

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