Traffic, Accidents & Road Safety

TRAFFIC, ACCIDENTS & ROAD SAFETY

Speeding Fines for Light Motor Vehicles (Public Information)

Traffic officers and departments refer to this table of speeding fines, determined by a magistrate, when deciding how much a speeding fine should be. >

Road Safety Facts (Public Information)

This publication touches on some of the basic aspects of road safety, including speeding, drunken driving and road rage. >

What to Do at an Accident Scene (Public Information)

This document contains step-by-step information on what to do if you are in a vehicle accident. >

Getting a Copy of an Accident Report (Service)

If you are in an accident, you need to report this to the police, who will complete an accident report. If in future you need to get hold of the accident details or a copy of the Accident Report, you should find out whether the ... >

Virtual Breathaliser (Service)

This in an online service, which allows you to calculate whether you are over the legal limit or not, based on how much you have drunk, your body weight, time, and gender. >

Traffic Fines: Frequently Asked Questions (Service)

Each municipality handles traffic fines in its jurisdiction. It is your right to view speed-camera photos and contest in writing any traffic fine you may receive. >

Provincial Traffic Accident Data (Service)

The Department of Transport and Public Works keeps data and statistics on accidents that have occurred in the province. The same information is also kept by the City of Cape Town for accidents that have occurred in the area of jurisdiction of the city. >

National Transport Information System (NaTIS) Website (Link)

This site contains information on NaTIS, eNaTIS and the credit card format driving licence conversion programme. It also contains statistics on vehicles, driver's licences, accidents and road signs. >

Road Accident Fund Website (Link)

This site contains information and advice on claiming from the RAF. You can also download claims forms and check the status of your claim. >

Arrive Alive Website (Link)

This comprehensive site contains detailed information on road safety, including information on various safety hazards such as the condition of your vehicle and drunken driving. There is also information on how to respond in an emergency, and a discussion forum. >

The content on this page was last updated on 18 December 2006

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