18 June 2010
In keeping with the national roll-out plan of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO) motorists are encouraged to know and understand the fundamental stages of the AARTO process.
Upon the commission of an infringement, the infringer is obligated to take certain action within 32 days of receiving an infringement. There are five options that are provided from which the motorists can choose. These are the rights that the motorists can exercise and failure to choose from any of the five options would result in more stringent penalties being imposed on the infringer.
Within a period of 32 days after being issued in person or receiving the Infringement Notice by registered mail, infringers may comply with an Infringement Notice by choosing one of the following options:
1. Pay the amount within 32 days and qualify for a 50% discount.
2. Nominate a driver. This is when the owner is not the infringer and will provide information to the satisfaction of the Agency about the person who was driving at the time of committing an infringement.
3. Make a representation by submitting a sworn statement or affirmation indicating the existence of reasonable grounds why the infringer should not be held liable for the penalty payable in terms of the Infringement Notice.
4. Apply to pay in instalments. The infringer may submit an application to the agency to make payments in monthly instalments.
5. Elect to follow Court procedure. This is when the infringer wishes to challenge the infringement and can do so by following the Court procedure.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) would like to impress upon the motorists about obeying the rules of the road when driving. The roads are a shared space and therefore consideration by all drivers and patience must be exercised at all times when driving.
For further information please contact:
Thandi Moya
Cell: 071 680 3445
Issued by: Road Traffic Management Corporation
18 June 2010
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