The price of each infringement
Speeding is never a good idea, but many of us have been caught exceeding the speed limit, which in most instances means a fine is payable to the traffic department, however, sometimes things are more drastic, as outlined in the table below. What is speed limit tolerance?
| Violation: Exceeding the speed limit by: | Fine |
| Between 11 km/h and 15 km/h | R 250 |
| Between 16 km/h and 20 km/h | R 500 |
| Between 21 km/h and 25 km/h | R 750 |
| Between 26 km/h and 30 km/h | R1 000 |
| Between 31 km/h and 35 km/h | R1 250 |
| Between 36 km/h 40 km/h | R1 500 |
| Above 40 km/h | Court |
Tell me about the AARTO demerit point system
Contrary to popular belief, the AARTO demerit system is yet to be implemented and in August 2023, Monde Mkalipi, spokesperson of the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA), stated that the system will be rolled out in July of 2024. The delay comes as the Department of Transport intends on creating an education programme surrounding the system while adopting a multi-phase approach to its implementation. Once the system is in place, a driver who accumulates 15 points will have their licence suspended for three months. What is the speed limit in the absence of any signs?
| Violation: Exceeding the speed limit by: | Points |
| Between 11 km/h and 15 km/h | 0 |
| Between 16 km/h and 20 km/h | 1 |
| Between 21 km/h and 25 km/h | 2 |
| Between 26 km/h and 30 km/h | 3 |
| Between 31 km/h and 35 km/h | 4 |
| Between 36 km/h 40 km/h | 5 |
| Above 40 km/h | 6 |
