Traffic Fine Advice

[ScottulusMaximus]

Hi I was pulled over today and issued with an "AARTO 01 - Infringement Notice" for:

1704 Sect 12(a) driving a vehicle without a B code license R1250

AND

1710 Sect 12(b) driving a vehicle without documentation in the car R500

I have a zim license which I presented when asked(this has never been a problem before) but cop said I need an International License, my passport and a Traffic Register certificate as well. Never been asked for all that before.

Annoying thing is I have all that but was driving the GF's car so didn't have it on me.

Any idea how I get rid of this or what I have to pay?

 

[AntiGanda]

How long have you been in SA?

 

[Sinbad]

You gotta pay 1710 but you should be able to make representations for 1704.

That being said I thought SADC licenses were acceptable?

 

[ScottulusMaximus]

Ok now I'm pissed, just googled:

These provisions of the Act clearly permit a person to drive in SA with his/her foreign driving license, provided the license meets the above requirements. The license will be valid for the period that is stated on the license itself (if a time period is listed).

From: http://www.aa.co.za/services/techni...legal-questions/foreign-drivers-licenses.html

What's the appeal process so I can get this dumped?

 

[acidrain]

*nvm, didnt see above post.

 

[koeksGHT]

Ok now I'm pissed, just googled:



From: http://www.aa.co.za/services/techni...legal-questions/foreign-drivers-licenses.html

What's the appeal process so I can get this dumped?

Go talk to prosecutor now or wait for the summons.

 

[Sinbad]

Go talk to prosecutor now or wait for the summons.

It's aarto. No prosecutor involved.
Look on the aarto website for the process for making representations.

 

[AntiGanda]

If you have a foreign license how do traffic officers issue a summons or fine for anything if the address is in another country?

 

[AntennaMan]

http://www.aarto.gov.za/index.php/forms-sp-2604

You need the 08 form.

 

[ScottulusMaximus]

It's aarto. No prosecutor involved.
Look on the aarto website for the process for making representations.

Found it thanks, will wait till next week so it's logged on the system. Pain in the ass to appeal, just what I need right now.

 

[Billy]

http://www.rtmc.co.za/index.php/foreign-license

 

[ScottulusMaximus]

http://www.rtmc.co.za/index.php/foreign-license

Ya my license is perfectly valid, I've filled out the form just need to print it and get to a Commissioner of Oaths, then scan and send back...

What exactly is the point of a digital form to fill out if you then have to print it anyway to get a stamp?

 

[Johnatan56]

Ya my license is perfectly valid, I've filled out the form just need to print it and get to a Commissioner of Oaths, then scan and send back...

What exactly is the point of a digital form to fill out if you then have to print it anyway to get a stamp?

Avoid the post office

 

[ScottulusMaximus]

Where's the best place to find a Commissioner of Oaths? Are the tellers at the post office able to do this or only certifying of documents?

 

[Sinbad]

Where's the best place to find a Commissioner of Oaths? Are the tellers at the post office able to do this or only certifying of documents?

Nearest police station.
Or many bank branches have one too.

 

[ScottulusMaximus]

Nearest police station.
Or many bank branches have one too.

Shap! Thanks