Get to know the new Points Demerit System
AARTO IS COMING
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act is expected to start rolling out nationwide in the next year, bringing with it a host of changes for drivers in South Africa.
Key among the coming changes is a new driving demerit system which will see road users punished for stepping outside the laws while driving – or even beyond
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The Demerit System
You start with ZERO Demerits!
The points demerit system is administered by the RTIA and serves as a permanent record of a driver, operator or juristic entity’s driving record. Every type of licence or other document starts with zero demerit points. Different infringements carry different numbers of demerit points.
The Demerit System
Important 15 Points
If the demerit points exceed the maximum 15 points, a person, operator or juristic person who is not an operator will be disqualified from driving or using the vehicle for three months for every point surpassing the 15 points.
The Demerit System
How does it work?
Demerit points are applied to learners’ licences, driving licenses, vehicle licence discs, operator cards or road transport permits. A learner driver may accumulate up to 6 demerit points without losing his or her driving privileges. A fully licensed driver may accumulate up to 15 demerit points without losing his or her driving privileges.
Traffic Violations & AARTO Demerits
ZERO
All drives start with ZERO demerits.
1 - 6
Points issued depending on the offence
> 15
Points = Suspension of Licence
3 X
Suspensions will result in the cancellation of a licence
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How does it Work?
Follow these four steps and ensure that your fines are up to date.
Step One
Sign up if you are a first time user of the platform to create your account. Verify your email ( check junk and clutter folders!)
Step Two
Sign in to view your account, select the fines that you wish to pay
Step Three
Pay via one of our convenient payment methods, including: Snapscan, Zapper, Masterpass, Mobicred, Credit and Debit cards, EFT or cash
Step Four
We will send you the receipt numbers electronically for your records. Some receipts may take some time as we rely on Municipalities to issue them
