Why you are not required to pay South African traffic fines at roadblocks
However, drivers might prefer to pay South African traffic fines at a roadblock, as authorities argue that it offers greater convenience. Here’s the reason why…
There are now more options than ever for paying South African traffic fines. Online portals, local government websites and even supermarkets all allow you to pay South African traffic fines quickly and easily. The issue, reports eNCA, is that motorists simply choose not to pay South African traffic fines. This clogs the system up with enforcement orders and paperwork. That’s why authorities are going on a charm offensive …
PAY SOUTH AFRICAN TRAFFIC FINES
Nevertheless, the Jo’burg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has reassured motorists that they do not have to pay South African traffic fines at roadblocks. Although, doing so may be advantageous because of the convenience factor in skipping long queues. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says while you are in no way obliged to pay outstanding traffic fines, it is recommended that you do.
This is a new initiative, says the city, to improve service delivery and ensure motorists don’t let their fines lapse into enforcement orders. If you have an enforcement order against your name you run the risk of being blocked from renewing your vehicle or driver’s licence through the eNATIS system.
MOST SEVERE VIOLATIONS
At last count, there are nearly 2 700 traffic violations you can be fined for. Of these, there are 11 that are considered extremely severe and will land you straight in court. If you fall foul of any of the below violations and have your licence suspended, you have to retake your driver’s licence qualification test from scratch. They are the following:
| VIOLATION | FINE | AARTO POINTS |
| Motor vehicle with no licence plate | Court | 6 |
| Motor vehicle with incorrect plate | Court | 6 |
| Motor vehicle with plate obscured | Court | 6 |
| Motor vehicle with no engine number | Court | 6 |
| Temporary/special permit not displayed | Court | 6 |
| Exceeding any speed limit by above 40 km/h | Court | 6 |
| Failing to stop at an accident to assist | Court | 6 |
| Reckless driving | Court | 6 |
| Driving under the influence (blood alcohol): | ||
| Higher than 0,05 g per 100 ml | Court | 6 |
| PrDP driver higher than 0,02 g per 100 ml | Court | 6 |
| Breath alcohol higher than 0,24 mg per 1 000 ml | Court | 6 |
| PrDP driver higher than 0,10 mg per 1 000 ml | Court | 6 |
| Unauthorised tampering with vehicle | Court | 6 |
| Furnishing false information to a police officer | Court | 6 |