DigitalSoldier
Honorary Master
Registration and licensing of motor vehicles:
Violation Fine Pts
Motor vehicle not registered R 1 000 3
Motor vehicle not licensed R 1 000 3
Operating vehicle with special licence on public road R 500 1
Motor vehicle with number plates not SABS approved R 500 1
Motor vehicle displaying no number plates Court 6
Motor vehicle displaying only one number plate R 500 2
Motor vehicle with plates not applicable Court 6
Motor vehicle with number plate obscured or illegible R 250 0
Motor vehicle with both plates obscured or illegible Court 6
Licence disc not displayed R 500 1
Licence disc obscured or illegible R 500 1
Licence disc on trailer exposed to weather R 500 1
Operator did not change address particulars R 500 1
Operator did not change particulars of proxy R 500 2
Disposing of unregistered or unlicensed vehicle or of a vehicle with no registration or licensing papers R 1 000 3
Owner did not report motor vehicle stolen R 500 1
Owner did not report motor vehicle permanently unfit for use R 500 1
Motor vehicle does not have an engine number Court 6
Used motor trade plate for other purposes than described R 500 1
Motor trade plate not displayed or displayed incorrectly R 500 1
Transport persons on goods on vehicle with special permit R 500 1
Temporary or special permit not displayed correctly or illegible R 500 1
Display temporary or special permit not applicable to motor vehicle Court 6
Fitness of drivers
Violation Fine Pts
Driver not licensed R 1 250 4
Driver does not have licence with him in vehicle R 500 1
Driver did not disclose disqualification when applying for learner’s licence R 1 250 4
Driver fails to submit licence to licensing authorities of the onset of any disqualifying disability R 1 000 3
Driver did not notify authority of change of address R 500 1
Employ or permit unlicensed driver to drive vehicle R 1 250 4
Driver does not have professional driving permit R 1 250 4
Failed to produce PrDP to court R 1 000 3
Failed to produce licence to court R 500 1
Fitness of vehicles
Violation Fine Pts
Not displaying roadworthy certificate R 500 1
Operating motor vehicle without roadworthy certificate R 1 000 3
Operating vehicle on public road, contrary to notice to discontinue R 750 2
No emergency/parking brake on non-RWC vehicle R 750 2
No emergency/parking brake on RWC vehicle R 750 2
Parking brake inadequate on non-RWC vehicle R 500 1
Parking brake inadequate on RWC vehicle R 500 1
Brakes not in good working order on non-RWC vehicle R 500 1
Brakes not in good working order on RWC vehicle R 750 2
No airbrake warning device R 750 2
Steering gear unsafe or too much free play R 750 2
Illegal left-hand drive vehicle R 500 1
Horn not working properly R 250 0
Illegal window or windscreen R 250 0
No windscreen wiper R 250 0
Defective/no rearview mirror R 500 1
Defective fuel tank, pipes R 500 1
Defective/no fuel tank cap R 500 1
Electrical wiring not properly installed / maintained / insulated etc R 500 1
Engine not covered R 250 0
Inefficient/no silencer R 250 0
Excessive exhaust smoke R 250 0
Fumes in cab R 250 0
Oil dripping onto exhaust R 250 0
Illegal entrances and exits R 250 0
No reverse gear R 250 0
Worn, damaged or illegal tyres (per tyre) R 250 0
Missing seat belt R 500 1
Defective seat belt R 250 0
No speedometer R 500 1
Defective speedometer R 250 0
Defective/no wheel flaps R 250 0
No rear underrun bumper R 500 1
Defective/incorrectly fitted rear underrun bumper R 500 1
Illegal axle on semi-trailer R 500 1
Lighting and reflectors
Driving between sunset and sunrise without lights R 750 2
Not using dipped beam with oncoming traffic R 500 1
One rear or stop lamp not working on non-RWC vehicle R 250 0
One rear or stop lamp not working on RWC vehicle R 500 1
Two rear or stop lamps not working on non-RWC vehicle R 500 1
Two rear or stop lamps not working on RWC vehicle R 750 2
Lamps showing incorrect colour on non-RWC vehicle R 500 1
Lamps showing incorrect colour on non-RWC vehicle R 500 1
No chevron or incorrectly fitted R 500 1
Chevron not SABS approved type R 500 1
One direction indicator not working on non-RWC vehicle R 100 0
One direction indicator not working on RWC vehicle R 250 0
Both direction indicators not working on non-RWC vehicle R 250 0
Both direction indicators not working on RWC vehicle R 500 1
Taxis and buses
Violation Fine Pts
Overloading permissible number of passengers by:
1 to 5 R 500 1
6 to 10 R 1 000 3
11 or more R 1 500 5
Bus overloading permissible of passengers by:
1 to 10 R 500 1
10 to 15 R 1 000 3
16 or more R 1 500 5
Not complying with regulations concerning the operation of vehicles carrying paying passengers R 1 000 3
Lane discipline
Violation Fine Pts
Failing to keep to the left R 1 000 3
Driving on the wrong side or across a dividing strip or traffic island R 1 000 3
Overtaking illegally on the left R 1 000 3
Cutting in after overtaking R 1 000 3
Overtaking on the shoulders or verge R 1 000 3
Overtaking on a blind rise, a curve, or where view is restricted R 1 000 3
Accelerating while being overtaken R 1 000 3
Encroaching the right half of the road obstructing oncoming traffic R 1 000 3
Passing a stationary bus without due care R 500 1
Driving on shoulder when circumstances do not permit R 500 1
Driving across a road when it is unsafe to do so R 1 000 3
Entering a road when it is unsafe to do so R 1 000 3
Obstructing other traffic while changing lanes R 1 000 3
Failing to use indicators R 500 1
Failing to indicate when changing lanes R 500 1
Failing to yield to the right at a traffic island R 750 2
Failing to keep left while making a left turn R 750 2
Turning right while unsafe R 750 2
Failing to keep left while making a right turn (cutting corner) R 750 2
Stopping and parking
Violation Fine Pts
Stopping or parking
Alongside/opposite another vehicle where road is less than 9 metres R 1 000 3
Alongside or opposite an excavation or obstruction R 1 000 3
At or within 6 metres of a bridge or tunnel R 1 000 3
At or within 6 metres of narrow portion of road R 1 000 3
Constituting a danger or obstruction R 1 000 3
Within the railway reserve of level crossing R 1 000 3
On the wrong side of the road R 1 000 3
In contravention of a “no-stopping” sign R 750 2
On a freeway illegally R 500 1
Parking:
In contravention of any road sign R 250 0
Double parked R 250 0
At excavation or obstruction R 250 0
Within the railway reserve of level crossing R 250 0
Within 9 metres of an approach to pedestrian crossing R 250 0
Where width of road was constricted R 250 0
Within tunnel or on a bridge R 250 0
Obstructing a fire hydrant R 250 0
Obstructing a traffic sign R 250 0
On the sidewalk R 250 0
On non-urban road within a metre of the edge R 250 0
Blocking entrance to public road R 250 0
Within 5 metres of an urban intersection R 250 0
On the actuating mechanism of a robot R 250 0
Further than 450 mm from the kerb R 250 0
On road less than 5,5 metres wide R 250 0
On a traffic island or pedestrian mall R 250 0
Accidents
Violation Fine Pts
Failing to stop at an accident to ascertain injuries and assist Court 6
Failing to stop where there is third party damage R 1 000 3
Failing to report accident R 1 000 3
Removing vehicle from accident involving injury or death without police authorization R 750 2
Removing vehicle without the owner/driver’s permission R 1 250 4
Reckless driving and driving under the influence
Violation Fine Pts
Reckless driving Court 6
Inconsiderate driving R 250 0
Driving under the influence Court 6
Blood alcohol level for:
Ordinary motorist not less than 0,05 g per 100 ml Court 6
PrDP driver not less than 0,02 g per 100 ml Court 6
Breath alcohol level for:
Ordinary motorist not less than 0,24 mg per 1 000 ml Court 6
PrDP driver not less than 0,10 mg per 1 000 ml Court 6
Smoked before blood/breath specimen was taken R 1 250 4
Refusing to give blood or breath sample R 1 500 5
