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National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996)
Notice No. 1892 of 1996
Act
Chapter I : Interpretation of Act
1. Definitions
Chapter II : Application of Act and minimum requirements
2. Application of Act
3. Appointment of registering authorities
3A. Appointment of officers
3B. Application for registration as inspector of Iicences, examiner of vehicles, examiner for driving licences or traffic officer
3C. Registration and grading of officers
3D. Minimum requirements for registration as inspector of Iicences, examiner of vehicles, examiner for driving licences and traffic officer
3E. Suspension and cancellation of registration of officer
3F. Powers and duties of inspector of licences
3G. Powers and duties of examiner of vehicles
3H. Powers and duties of examiner for driving licences
3I. Powers and duties of traffic officer
3J. Failure to comply with instruction or direction of inspector of Iicences, traffic officer, examiner of vehicles or peace officer
3K. Impersonating authorised officer or peace officer or inducing any such officer to forsake his or her duty
3L. Approval of training centre
Chapter III : Registration and licensing of motor vehicles and registration of manufacturers, builders, importers and manufacturers of number plates
4. Registration and licensing of motor vehicles
5. Registration of manufacturers, builders and importers
6. Right of appeal to Minister
7. Appointment of inspectorate of manufacturers, builders and importers
Chapter IV : Fitness of drivers
8. Driving licence testing centre to be registered
8A. Application for registration of driving licence testing centre
9. Registration and grading of driving licence testing centre
10. Suspension or cancellation of registration of driving licence testing centre
11. Appointment of national inspectorate of driving licence testing centres
12. Driver of motor vehicle to be licensed
13. Licence to drive, either learner's or driving licence
14. Prescribing, classification and extent of learner's or driving licence
15. Disqualification from obtaining or holding learner's or driving licence
16. Failure to disclose disqualification in respect of licence authorising driving of motor
17. Application for and issue of learner's licence
18. Application for and issue of driving licence
19. Substitution of driving licence before certain date
20. Special provisions in relation to driving licences which ceased to be valid in terms of road traffic ordinance
21. Directions to applicant for learner's or driving licence
22. Holder of licence to drive motor vehicle shall give notice of change of place of residence
23. When licence not issued in terms of this Act deemed to be driving licence
24. Department of State may issue learner's or driving licence to person in its employment only
25. Suspension or cancellation by MEC of licence authorising driving of motor vehicle
26. Lapsing of endorsement on licence
27. Cancellation or amendment of endorsement on licence
28. Instructor to be registered
28A. Application for registration as instructor
28B. Registration and grading of instructors
28C. Suspension and cancellation of registration of instructor
29. Voidness of learner's or driving licence issued contrary to Chapter
30. Use of somebody's learner's or driving licence by another prohibited
31. Unlicensed driver not to be employed or permitted to drive motor vehicle
32. Professional driver to have permit
33. Production of licence and permit to court
34. Court may issue order for suspension or cancellation of licence or permit or disqualify
35. On conviction of certain offences licence and permit shall be suspended for minimum period and learner's or driving licence may not be obtained
36. Procedure subsequent to suspension or cancellation of licence or permit
Chapter V : Fitness of vehicles
37. Testing station to be registered
38. Application for registration of testing station
39. Registration and grading of testing station
40. Suspension or cancellation of registration of testing station
41. Appointment of national inspectorate of testing stations
42. Certification of roadworthiness required in respect of motor vehicle
42A. Roadworthy certificate to be displayed on motor vehicle
43. Application for certification of roadworthiness
44. Notice to discontinue operation of motor vehicle
Chapter VI : Operator fitness
45. Registration of operator
46. Issue of operator card
47. Operator card to be displayed on motor vehicle
48. Proof of certain facts
49. Duties of operator
50. Power of chief executive officer in respect of motor vehicles, drivers and activities of operators
51. Act or omission of manager, agent or employee of operator
Chapter VIA : Right of appeal
51A. Right of appeal to Shareholders Committee
51B. Right of appeal to chief executive officer
Chapter VII : Road safety
52. Powers and functions of chief executive officer
53. Delegation by chief executive officer
Chapter VIII : Dangerous goods
54. Transportation of certain dangerous goods prohibited
55. Appointment of dangerous goods inspector or inspectorate
Chapter IX : Road traffic signs and general speed limit
56. Minister may prescribe road traffic signs
57. Authority to display road traffic signs
58. Failure to obey road traffic sign prohibited
59. Speed limit
60. Certain drivers may exceed general speed limit
Chapter X : Accidents and accident reports
61. Duty of driver in event of accident
62. Garage to keep record of motor vehicle involved in accident
Chapter XI : Reckless or negligent driving, inconsiderate driving, driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug having a narcotic effect, and miscellaneous offences
63. Reckless or negligent driving
64. Inconsiderate driving
65. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drug having narcotic effect, or with excessive amount of alcohol in blood or breath
66. Unauthorised acts in relation to vehicle
67. Furnishing false information prohibited
68. Unlawful acts in relation to number plates, registration number, registration marmark or certain documents
Chapter XII : Presumptions and legal procedure
69. Presumptions regarding public road, freeway and public road in urban area
70. Presumption regarding mass ascertained by means of mass-measuring bridge or other mass-measuring instrument
71. Presumption regarding gross vehicle mass of motor vehicle
72. Proof of gross vehicle mass of motor vehicle
73. Presumption that owner drove or parked vehicle
74. Presumption regarding officers
74A. Act or omission of manager, agent or employee of consignor and consignee
74B. Proof of certain facts
Chapter XIII : Regulations
75. Power of Minister to make regulations
76. Incorporation of standards by reference
Chapter XIV : Registers and records
77. Registers or records to be kept
78. Copy of entry in register or record to be prima facie proof
79. Cognisance may be taken of information contained in register or record
Chapter XV : General provisions
80. Parking for disabled persons
80A. Power or local authority to make by-laws
81. Vehicle and load may be exempted from provisions of Act
82. Inspections for ensuring that provisions of Act are given effect to
83. Doubt regarding use or classification of vehicle
84. Variation of prescribed form
85. Issue of document as proof of driving licence in special circumstances
86. Signature upon documents
87. Service of notices
88. State bound
89. Offences and penalties
90. [Repealed] Apportionment of fines
91. Delegation by Minister and MEC
92. Fees
93. Repeal of laws, and savings
93A. Transitional provisions
93B. Transitional provision: General
94. Short title and commencement
Schedule
Laws repealed
Regulations
National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000
Notice No. R. 225 of 2000
Chapter I : Definitions
1. Definitions
Chapter II : Registering Authorities and Authorised Officers
Part 1 : Matters relating to registering authorities
1A. Procedure in case of dispute in relation to appropriate registering authority
1AA. Requirements for registration as registering authority
Part II : Authorised Officers
1B. Manner of application for registration as inspector of licences, examiner of vehicles, examiner for driving licences or traffic officer
1C. Manner of registration as inspector of licences, examiner of vehicles, examiner for driving licences or traffic officer
1D. Manner of application for registration as a NaTIS Officer
1E. Manner of registration as a NaTIS Officer
1F. Manner of suspension or cancellation of registration of NaTIS Officer
2. Grades of examiner of vehicles and examiner for driving licences
2A. Manner of suspension or cancellation of registration of authorised officer
Part III : Requirements for approval of training centres
2B. Requirements for approval of training centres by Shareholders Committee
Chapter III : Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles, and Registration of Manufacturers, Builders and Importers, and Manufacturers of Number Plates
Part I : Registration and licensing of motor vehicles
3. Motor vehicle to be registered
4. Motor vehicle deemed to be registered
5. Motor vehicle exempt from registration
6. Date on which registration of motor vehicle becomes null and void
7. Date and conditions on which motor vehicle to be registered
8. Manner of application for registration of motor vehicle
9. Additional requirements for registration of motor vehicle built up from parts
9A. Additional requirements for registration of deregistered motor vehicles
9B. Additional requirements for registration of motor vehicle due to not being licensed
10. Additional requirements for registration of motor vehicle acquired from estate of deceased person
11. Additional requirements for registration of repossessed motor vehicle
12. Additional requirements for registration of motor vehicle acquired outside borders of Republic
12A. Additional requirements for registration of motor vehicle manufacturers of number plates
13. Manner of registration of motor vehicle
13A. Prohibition of registration of permanently demolished motor vehicle
14. Application by and appointment of manufacturer or importer as agent of registering authority
15. Introduction of motor vehicles by manufacturer or importer as agent
16. Application for registration certificate in respect of motor vehicle introduced by manufacturer or importer
17. Deregistration of registered motor vehicle which becomes exempt from registration
18. Motor vehicle to be licensed
19. Motor vehicle deemed to be licensed
20. Motor vehicle exempt from licensing
21. Special classification of motor vehicle in relation to motor vehicle licence fees
22. Date on which motor vehicle licence and licence disc of a motor vehicle becomes null and void
23. Date on which motor vehicle to be licensed
24. Manner of application for licensing of motor vehicle
25. Manner of licensing of motor vehicle
25A. Electronic motor vehicle licensing
26. Period of validity of motor vehicle licence and licence disc
26A. Consequences of failure to licence motor vehicle
27. Licence mark and licence number system
28. Personalised licence number system
28A. Cancellation of personalised licence number
29. MEC may change allocated licence number
30. Motor vehicle licence assessment
31. Additional requirements for application for licensing in the case of alteration or reconstruction of registered motor vehicle
32. Procedure on change of appropriate registering authority due to owner moving
32A. Verification of address particulars
33. Procedure on re-defining of area of registering authority
34. Procedure on change of licence mark of registering authority or licence number system of province
35. Display of licence number
36. Display of licence disc or licence and roadworthy certificate disc
37. Procedure for refund of motor vehicle licence fees
Part II : Registration of manufacturers, builders, importers and manufacturers of number plates
38. Certain manufacturers, builders and importers to register
39. Manner of application for registration as manufacturer, builder or importer
40. Manner of registration of manufacturer, builder or importer
41. Conditions for registration of manufacturer, builder or importer
42. Manner of suspension or cancellation of registration of manufacturer, builder or importer
43. Manufacturers, builders or importers not required to register must comply with conditions
44. Powers and duties of inspectorate of manufacturers, builders and importers
45. Fee to defray expenditure incurred by inspectorate of manufacturers, builders and importers
46. Procedure for change of particulars of registered manufacturer, builder or importer
47. Manner of change of conditions upon which manufacturer, builder or importer is registered
48. Manufacturers of number plates to register
49. Manner of application by and registration of manufacturers of number plates
50. Conditions for registration as manufacturer of number plates
50A. Procedure for change of particulars of registered manufacturer of number plates
51. Manner of suspension or cancellation of registration
Part III : General
52. Procedure for change of particulars of title holder or owner of registered motor vehicle
53. Duty of title holder and owner of motor vehicle where such title holder or owner changes
53A. Display of motor vehicle for sale on premises of motor dealer
54. Procedure if motor vehicle is stolen
55. Procedure if a motor vehicle becomes permanently unfit for use as a motor vehicle or has been permanently demolished
55A. Procedure if motor vehicle is impounded by South African Police Service
56. Number to be affixed to motor vehicle
56A. Vehicle Identification Number to be affixed to a motor vehicle
57. Penalties for late registration or licensing
58. Registration and licence fees not payable in respect of certain vehicles
59. Arrear fees for licensing of motor vehicle or motor trade number
60. Period of grace
61. Procedure when cheque is dishonoured
62. Duty to furnish information
63. Duty of registering authority in respect of records
64. Confirmation of information in respect of motor vehicle
64A. Manner of application for registration as an external road traffic register user
64B. Manner of registration as an external road traffic register user
64C. Conditions for registration as an external road traffic register user
64D. Manner of suspension or cancellation of registration as an external road traffic register user
65. Exporting of motor vehicle
66. Manner in which mass measuring certificate to be obtained
67. Manufacturer, builder or importer to provide certificate
68. Registration certificate to be submitted by owner and title holder under certain circumstances
Chapter IV : Motor Trade Numbers, Temporary and Special Permits
Part I : Motor Trade Numbers
69. Motor vehicles may be operated under motor trade number
70. Manner of application for motor trade number
71. Motor trade number system
72. Manner of issue of motor trade number
73. Motor trade number to be licensed
74. Date on which motor trade number to be licensed
75. Manner of application for a motor trade number licence
76. Manner of licensing of motor trade number
77. Period of validity of motor trade number licence and motor trade number licence disc
78. Motor trade number licence assessment
79. Procedure for change of particulars of holder of motor trade number
80. Cancellation of motor trade number
81. Number issued in prescribed territory
82. Display of motor trade number and motor trade number licence disc
83. Right of appeal to MEC
Part II : Temporary and special permits
84. Circumstances in which motor vehicle may be operated on public road under temporary or special permit
85. Manner of application for temporary or special permit
86. Temporary or special permit number system
87. Manner of issue of temporary or special permit
88. Permit of validity of temporary and special permit
89. Display of temporary or special permit
90. Duty of motor dealer in respect of temporary permit
Chapter V : Fitness of Drivers
Part I : Driving licence testing centres
91. Manner of application for registration of driving licence testing centre and identification of management representative and examiners for driving licences
92. Requirements for registration as driving licence testing centre
93. Manner of registration of driving licence testing centre
94. Change of registration particulars
95. Grades of driving licence testing centres
96. Manner of suspension or cancellation of registration of driving licence testing centre
97. Powers and duties of inspectorate of driving licence testing centres
98. [Repealed]
Part II : Learner's and driving licences
99. Categories of learner's and driving licences,classes of motor vehicles relating to each category of such licences and the authority conveyed by such licences
100. Authorisation which serves as licence in terms of section 12 of Act
101. Period of validity of learner's licence and driving licence
102. Defective vision disqualifying person from obtaining or holding licence
103. Manner of application for learner's licence
104. Manner and contents on which applicant for learner's licence to be tested and examined
105. Issue of learner's licence
106. Manner of application for driving licence
107. Manner and contents on which applicant for driving licence
108. Manner of issue of driving licence
109. Application for and issue of duplicate of licence
110. Conditions for acknowledgement and exchange of driving licence not issued in terms of Act, and international driving permit
111. Application for driving licence in terms of section 19 of Act and regulation 110(6)(a)
112. Application for driving licence in terms of section 20 of Act and regulation 110(6)(b)
112A. Authorisation to allow person to receive driving licence card on behalf of another person
113. Manner of notification of new residential and postal address
113A. Procedure after suspension or cancellation of licence in terms of section 34 of the Act
114. Manner of application for and issue of driving licence free of endorsements
Part III : Instructors
114A. Application for registration as instructor
114B. Examination and test to determine competence to act as instructor
114C. Registration of instructor
114D. Cancellation or suspension of registration of instructors
114E. Application for amendment of registration of instructor
Part IV : Professional Driving Permit
115. Certain drivers of certain vehicles to hold professional driving permit
116. Categories of, and authority conveyed by, professional driving permit
117. Disqualification from obtaining professional driving permit
118. Application for professional driving permit
119. Manner of issue of professional driving permit
120. Professional driving permit remains in force after application
121. Application for duplicate driving licence card on which professional driving permit appears
122. Period of validity of professional driving permit, re-application and re-issuing
123. Suspension or cancellation of professional driving permit
124. Prohibition of permitting or assisting person not being holder of professional driving permit to drive vehicle
125. Referral of application to MEC
126. Records to be kept by driving licence testing centre of professional driving permits
127. Voidness of professional driving permit issued contrary to regulations
Chapter VI : Fitness of Vechicles
Part I : Testing stations, roadworthy certificates and certification of roadworthiness
128. Manner of application to be approved as suitable person or body of persons to be able to apply for registration of testing station
129. Consideration of suitability of testing station andperson or body of persons to operate testing station
130. Manner of application of approved person or body of persons to register testing station
131. Requirements to be met for registration of testing station
132. Manner of registration of a testing station
133. Notification of change of particulars of testing station
134. Approval of appointment of examiner of vehicles prior to appointment
135. Grades of testing stations
136. Manner of suspension or cancellation of registration of a testing station
137. Duties of a testing station proprietor
137A. Duties of a management representative
137B. Act or omission of management representative, examiner of Vehicles or employee employed by testing station proprietor
137C. Transitional provision for registering testing station operating without agreement
137D. Fee to defray expenditure incurred by inspectorate of testing stations
137E. Powers and duties of the inspectorate of testing stations
138. Certification of roadworthiness required in certain circumstances
139. Manner of application for certification of roadworthiness
140. Examination and testing of motor vehicle for roadworthiness
141. Manner of certification of roadworthiness
142. Certain classes of motor vehicles requiring roadworthy certificate
143. Issue of roadworthy certificate
144. Voidness of roadworthy certificate
145. Period of validity of roadworthy certificate
146. Provisions of Acts to prevail
147. Notice in terms of section 3F(a) or section 3I(a) of Act to direct that motor vehicle be taken to testing station
148. Notice in terms of section 44 of Act to discontinue operation of motor vehicle
Part II : Equipment on or in respect of vehicles
149. Brakes on motor vehicles
149A. Anti-theft device fitted to brakes prohibited
150. Brakes on motor cycle or motor tricyle
151. Brakes on trailers
152. Brakes on pedal cycles
153. Brakes on unspecified vehicles
154. Specification for brakes
155. Braking performance of service, emergency and parking brakes
156. Condition and operation of brakes
157. Vehicles to be equipped with certain lamps and times when certain lamps to be lighted
158. Visibility distance of lights
159. Head lamps
160. Main-beam
161. Dipped-beam
161A. Daytime running lamp
162. Lights to be displayed on stationary or parked motor vehicle
163. Fog lamps
164. Parking lamps
165. When parking lamps to be kept lighted
166. Front-position lamps
167. End-outline-marker lamps
168. Rear Lamps
169. Stop lamps
170. Number plate lamps
171. Side-marker lamps
172. Interior lamps
173. Lamp illuminating notice on motor vehicle
174. Decorating lamps
175. Reversing lamps
176. Identification lamps
177. Use of spot lamp
178. Lamps on pedal cycle
179. Lamps on animal drawn vehicles
180. Lamps on unspecified vehicles
181. Colour of lights
182. Certain lamps to emit diffused lights
183. Lamps to emit steady light
184. Manner in which lamps to be fitted and maintained
185. Lamps not prescribed or authorised, prohibited
186. White retro-relectors to be fitted on front of certain vehicles
187. Red retro-reflectors to be fitted on rear of certain vehicles
188. Yellow retro-reflectors to be fitted on sides of certain motor vehicles
189. General requirements for retro-reflectors
190. Rear retro-reflectors on vehicles with certain bodies
191. Warning sign on rear of certain motor vehicles (chevrons)
192. Unlawful use of reflector or reflective material
192A. Side and rear retro-reflective material to be fitted to vehicles (Contour or strip marking)
193. Motor vehicle to be equipped with direction indicators
194. Direction indicators of flasher type
195. Direction indicator of illuminated window-type
196. Combination of different types of direction indicators
197. Direction indicators on motor vehicles with overall
198. General requirements for direction indicators
199. Prohibition of use of direction indicator not complying with regulations
200. Steering gear
201. Warning devices
202. Glass of windscreen, window and partitions
203. Windscreen wiper
204. Driving view to be unobstructed
205. Fuel tank, electrical wiring and battery
206. Engine of motor vehicle to be covered
207. Compulsory wearing of protective helmet
208. Manner in which side-car to be attached to motor cycle
209. Exhaust silencers and exhaust pipes
210. Entrances and exits
211. Motor vehicle to be capable of of travelling backwards and forwards
212. Tyres
213. Seatbelts
214. Emergency warning signs (Triangles)
215. Speedometers
216. Motor vehicles operated on public road to comply with compulsory vehicle specifications
217. Wheel flaps
218. Rear underrun protection device
219. Axle or axle unit to be fitted to semi-trailer
220. Certain vehicles exempt from certain provisions of this Part
Part III : Dimensions of vehicles
221. Overall length of vehicle
222. Restriction on combination of motor vehicles
223. Overall width of vehicle
224. Overall height of vehicle and load
225. Turning radius and wheelbase
226. Overhang of vehicle
227. Projections in case of vehicle other than motor cycle, motor tricycle or pedal cycle
228. Projections in case of motor cycle, , motor tricyle or pedal cycle
229. Warning in respect of projecting load
230. Certain vehicles exempt from provisions of this Part
Part IV : Loads on vehicles
231. Manner in which children to be counted for purposes of regulations
232. Mass of person and luggage for determining maximum load for homolgation and testing purposes
233. Number of persons that may be carried on motor vehicle in relation to seating capacity
234. Permissible maximum axle massload of vehicle
235. Permissible maximum axle unit massload of vehicle
236. Permissible maximum vehicle mass
237. Permissible maximum combination mass
238. Load on tyres
239. Gross vehicle mass, gross axle massload, gross axle unit massload, gross combination mass, power to mass ratio and axle massload of driving axle to total mass ratio not to be exceeded
240. Massload carrying capacity of road
241. Massload carrying capacity of bridges
242. Distribution of axle massload and wheel massload on vehicle fitted with pneumatic tyres
243. Axle massload of vehicles fitted with tyres other than pneumatic tyres
244. Information to be displayed on certain motor vehicles
245. Information plates on certain vehicles
245A. Certain vehicles to display notice of load
245B. Special needs accessibility
246. Manner in which goods to be carried
247. Circumstances under which persons may be carried on goods vehicle
248. Presumptions
249. Certain vehicles exempt from provisions of this Part
Part V : Provisions relating to passenger carrying vehicles
250. School children and persons not to be conveyed in goods compartment of a motor vehicle for reward
251. Sides and roof
252. Entrances, exits and emergency exits of minibuses and buses
253. Entrances and exits to be fitted with doors
254. Stairs
255. Passageways
256. Seats
257. Goods carried in minibus or bus conveying persons for reward
258. Windows and windscreens
259. Fuel receptacles, etc
260. Fire extinguishers
261. Rearview mirrors
262. Tilt angle
263. Standing persons
264. Special provisions relating to school buses
264A. Destination indicators
Chapter VII : Operator Fitness
265. Classes of motor vehicles in respect of which operator to be registered
266. Categories of, and authority conveyed by, operator card
266A. Manner of application and registration as dangerous goods operator
267. Manner of registration of operator, issue of operator card and period of validity of operator card
268. Application for and issue of duplicate operator card
269. Conditions under which temporary operator card issued
270. Change of particulars
271. Procedure in case of suspension
272. Manner in which operator card to be displayed on motor vehicle
Chapter VIII : Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Substances by Road
273. Definitions
273A. Incorporation of standards
274. Application
274A. Other legislation applicable
275. Transportation of dangerous goods prohibited
276. Exemptions
277. Duties of operator, driver, consignor and consignee
278. Dangerous goods to be compatible
279. Authority for classification and certification of dangerous goods
280. Driver to undergo training
281. Documents to be held by driver
282. Dangerous goods inspectors
283. Powers, duties and functions of dangerous goods inspectors
283A. Powers, duties and functions of traffic officers in relation to dangerous goods
283B. Presumption regarding the transportation of dangerous
Chapter IX : Road Traffic Signs and General Speed Limit
Part 1 : Road traffic signs
284. Definitions
285. Purpose, classification and types of road traffic signs
286. Dimensions for manufacture of road traffic signs
286A. Colours for manufacture of road traffic signs
287. Manner of display of road signs and road signals
287A. Manner of display of traffic signal
288. Signs regulating parking, stopping and hawkers
289. Authority to enter premises contrary to regulatory sign
290. Prohibition of advertising on public roads
291. Transitional provision
Part II : Speed limits
292. General speed limits
292A. Prohibition on speed detectors, jammers and similar devices
293. Speed limit for particular class of vehicle
294. Speed limit in relation to tyres
295. Speed limit in relation to braking capability
Chapter X : Rules of the Road and Matters Relating Thereto
Part I : Rules of the road
296. Vehicle to be driven on left side of roadway
296A. Dedicated public transport vehicle or high occupancy vehicle lanes
297. Driving on divided public road
298. Passing of vehicle
298A. Prohibition on driving on shoulder of public road, except in certain circumstances
299. Crossing or entering public road or traffic lane
300. Driving signals
301. Right of way at certain road junctions
302. Procedure when turning
303. Towing of vehicles
304. Stopping of vehicles
305. Parking of vehicles
306. Certain vehicles may be stopped and parked at any place where necessary
307. Compulsory stops
308. General duties of driver or passenger of vehicle on public road
308A. Prohibition on use of communication device while driving
308B. Prohibition on use of television receivers and visual display units in motor vehicles
309. Duties relating to motor cycle or motor tricycle
310. Vehicle causing excessive noise
310A. Use of hooter
311. Riding on pedal cycles
312. Device running on rails
312A. Requirements for level crossing
313. Animal on public road
314. Animal-drawn vehicles
315. Pedestrian's right of way in pedestrian crossing
316. Duties of pedestrians
317. Racing and sport on public roads
318. Convoys on public road
319. Hindering or obstructing traffic on public road
320. Vehicle left or abandoned on public road
321. Damage to public roads
322. Trading on public roads
323. Special provisions relating to freeways
Part II : Driving signals and signals for the control of traffic
324. Left-turn hand signal
325. Right-turn hand signal
326. Use of direction indicators in lieu of hand signals
327. Signal to indicate intention to reduce speed
328. Permissible hand signals
329. Signals for use by traffic officer for control of traffic
Part III : General
330. Towing of vehicles
330A. Offering and acceptance of goods on overloaded vehicle prohibited
330B. Consignor to have a method of determining mass
330C. Goods declaration to be carried on a motor vehicle
330D. Consignor or Consignee to insure goods to be carried on a motor vehicle and the motor vehicle
Chapter XI : Registers and Records
331. Matters relating to registers and records
Chapter XII : Matters Relating to Driving Matters Relating to Driving while under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drug having Narcotic Effect, and Offences and Penalties
332. Equipment used in ascertaining concentration of alcohol in breath as contemplated in section 65(7) of the Act
332A. Presumption regarding calibration or verification certificate for equipment used for road traffic law enforcement purposes
333. Offenders and penalties
Chapter XIII : Miscellaneous
334. Vehicles owned by Department of Defence exempt
335. Application for and issue of traffic register number and certificate
335A. Inspector of licences or traffic officer entitled to free use of certain facilities
335B. Officer to use precribed forms
336. Proxy and representative
337. Prohibition of use of certain lamps or lighting devices
337A. Duplicate of document or token
337B. Manner of application for South African Police Service clearance of the motor vehicle
337C. Storage of microdots information
Chapter XIV : Transitional Provisions, Repeal of Regulations, and Title and Commencement
338. Transitional provisions: Reference to chief executive officer, Shareholders Committee and Corporation
338A. Transitional provisions: References to sections of Act not yet in force
339. Transitional provisions: Fees
340. Transitional provisions: Training centres
341. Transitional provisions: Manufacturers of number plates
342. Transitional provisions: Professional driving permits
343. Transitional provisions: Instructors
343A. Transitional provisions: Forms
343B. Transitional provisions: Exemption from laws relating to parking
343C. Transitional provision: Validation of things done by local authorities
343D. Transitional provisions: Category "D" operator card
343E. Transitional provisions: Driving licences
343F. Transitional provisions: Category "P" operator card
343G. Transitional Provision: Weighbridge facility
344. Transitional provisions: General
345. Repeal of regulations
346. Title and commencement
Schedules
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
Schedule 4
Twenty Third Amendment to the National Traffic Regulations
Notice No. 188 of 2016
1. Proposed exemption permit fees
2. Short title and commencement
KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Regulations, 2023
Notice No. R. 4119 of 2023
1. Definitions
2. Licence number series
3. Number plates
4. Embossed number plates
5. Licence numbers
6. Re-licensing of vehicles
7. Non-compliance with regulation 6
8. KwaZulu-Natal licence numbering system
9. Cost of purchase or replacement of number plate
10. Lost number plates
11. Duties of manufacturers of blank number plates
12. Public transport operators
13. Conditions applicable to personalised licence numbers
14. Short title and commencement
Annexures
Annexure 1 : Specification for provincial number plates
Annexure 2 : Requirements for manufacturers of blank number plates
Annexure 3 : Conditions applicable to personalised licence numbers in terms of regulations 28(3) and 29(2) of National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000, for Province
Annexure 4 : Form RES PLN1
Annexure 5 : Form PLN1
Notices
Minimum requirements for registration and grading of drivers' licence testing centres
Notice No. R. 93 of 2006
1. Scope
2. Minimum physical requirements
3. Minimum personnel requirements
4. Quality system requirements
5. Requirements for learners' licence test facilities and the duties of the examiner conducting the learner's licence test
6. Driving licence tests
7. Appointments for tests
8. Filing system requirements
K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 1 - Light Motor Vehicles : Code B
Notice No. R. 94 of 2006
1. The Test
2. Test requirements
3. Implementation of the test
4. Test report
5. Scoring method
6. The modules
Module 1: Pre-trip inspection - exterior
Module 2: Pre-trip Inspection - interior
Module 3: Starting Procedure - manual transmission
Module 4: Starting Procedure - automatic transmission
Module 5: Mirrors - use of
Module 6: Signalling
Module 7: Signalling - hand signals (turning left)
Module 8: Signalling - hand signals (turning right)
Module 9: Signalling - hand signals (stop or sudden reduction of speed)
Module 10: Signalling - horn
Module 11: Clutch - use of
Module 12: Moving Off - manual transmission
Module 13: Moving Off - automatic transmission
Module 14: Steering
Module 15: Alley Docking - to the left
Module 16: Alley Docking - to the right
Module 17: Incline Start - manual transmission
Module 18: Incline Start - automatic transmission
Module 19: Turn in the Road
Module 20: Parallel Parking - to the left
Module 21: Parallel Parking - to the right
Module 22: Speed Control
Module 23: Gear Changing - up (manual transmission)
Module 24: Gear Changing - down (manual transmission)
Module 25: Gear Changing - up (automatic transmission) (manual selection)
Module 26: Gear Changing - down (automatic transmission) (manual selection)
Module 27: Following other vehicles
Module 28: Lane changing
Module 29: Stopping - in traffic (manual transmission)
Module 30: Stopping - in traffic (automatic transmission)
Module 31: Stopping - for parking (manual transmission)
Module 32: Stopping - for parking (automatic transmission)
Module 33: Traffic control signals
Module 34: Intersections - turning left
Module 35: Intersections - turning right
Module 36: Intersections - proceeding straight
Module 37: Intersections - stop signs
Module 38: Intersections - yield signs
Module 39: Intersections - uncontrolled
Module 40: Intersections - traffic lights (flashing red)
Module 41: Intersections - traffic lights (steady red)
Module 42: Intersections - traffic lights (green)
Module 43: Intersections - traffic lights (flashing amber)
Module 44: Intersections - traffic lights (steady amber)
Module 45: Intersections - roundabout (traffic circle)
Module 46: Block pedestrian crossing - uncontrolled
Module 47: Level crossings - guarded
Module 48: Level crossings - unguarded
Module 49: Overtaking - to the left of a hazard
Module 50: Overtaking - to the right of a hazard
Module 51: Being Overtaken - on the left-hand side
Module 52: Being Overtaken - on the right-hand side
Module 53: Freeways - entering
Module 54: Freeways - exiting
Module 55: Freeways - passing off and on ramps
Module 56: Emergency Stop
7. Glossary
8. Technical data
Incline start
Parallel parking
Alley docking
Turn in the road
K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 2 - Heavy Motor Vehicles : Codes CI, C, ECI and EC
Notice No. R. 95 of 2006
1. The Test
2. Test requirements
3. Implementation of the test
4. Test report
Test Report : Code CI & C
Test Report : Code ECI & EC
5. Scoring method
6. Modules
Module 1: Pre-trip inspection - interior
Module 2: Pre-trip Inspection - exterior
Module 3: Starting Procedure - manual transmission
Module 4: Starting Procedure - automatic transmission
Module 5: Mirrors - use of
Module 6: Signalling
Module 7: Signalling - hand signals (turning left)
Module 8: Signalling - hand signals (turning right)
Module 9: Signalling - hand signals (stop or sudden reduction of speed)
Module 10: Signalling - horn
Module 11: Clutch - use of
Module 12: Moving Off - manual transmission
Module 13: Moving Off - automatic transmission
Module 14: Steering
Module 15: Left turn
Module 16: Reverse in straight line
Module 17: Alley Docking - to the right
Module 18: Incline Start - manual transmission
Module 19: Incline Start - automatic transmission
Module 20: Speed Control
Module 21: Gear Changing - up (manual transmission)
Module 22: Gear Changing - down (manual transmission)
Module 23: Gear Changing - up (automatic transmission) (manual selection)
Module 24: Gear Changing - down (automatic transmission) (manual selection)
Module 25: Following other vehicles
Module 26: Lane changing
Module 27: Stopping - in traffic (manual tranmission)
Module 28: Stopping - in traffic (automatic transmission)
Module 29: Stopping - for parking (manual transmission)
Module 30: Stopping - for parking (automatic transmission)
Module 31: Traffic control signals
Module 32: Intersections - turning left
Module 33: Intersections - turning right
Module 34: Intersections - proceeding straight
Module 35: Intersections - stop signs
Module 36: Intersections - yield signs
Module 37: Intersections - uncontrolled
Module 38: Intersections - traffic lights (flashing red)
Module 39: Intersections - traffic lights (steady red)
Module 40: Intersections - traffic lights (green)
Module 41: Intersections - traffic lights (flashing amber)
Module 42: Intersections - traffic lights (steady amber)
Module 43: Intersections - roundabout
Module 44: Block pedestrian crossing - uncontrolled
Module 45: Level crossings - guarded
Module 46: Level crossings - unguarded
Module 47: Overtaking - to the left of a hazard
Module 48: Overtaking - to the right of a hazard
Module 49: Being Overtaken - on the left-hand side
Module 50: Being Overtaken - on the right-hand side
Module 51: Freeways - entering
Module 52: Freeways - exiting
Module 53: Freeways - passing off and on ramps
7. Glossary
8. Technical data
Incline start
Alley docking
Left turn
Reverse in a straight line
K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 3 - Motorcycles : Codes AI & A
Notice No. R. 96 of 2006
1. The Test
2. Test requirements
3. Implementation of the test
4. Test report
Test report : Code AI, A
5. Scoring method
Part One
Part Two
6. Modules
Module 1: Pre-trip inspection - around the motorcycle
Module 2: Mount - Dismount
Module 3: Pre-trip inspection - on motorcycle
Module 4: Starting and switching off procedures
Module 5: Mirrors - use of
Module 6: Signalling
Module 7: Signalling - hand signal (turning left)
Module 8: Signalling - hand signal (turning right)
Module 9: Signalling - hand signals (stop or sudden reduction of speed)
Module 10: Signalling - horn
Module 11: Clutch - use of
Module 12: Moving off
Module 13: Steering
Module 14: Speed management
Module 15: Incline start
Module 16: Turning speed judgement
Module 17: Emergency stop
Module 18: Emergency swerve
Module 19: Speed control
Module 20: Gear changing - up
Module 21: Gear changing - down
Module 22: Following other vehicles
Module 23: Lane changing
Module 24: Stopping - in traffic
Module 25: Stopping - for parking
Module 26: Traffic control signals
Module 27: Intersections - turning left
Module 28: Intersections - turning right
Module 29: Intersections - proceeding straight
Module 30: Intersections - stop signs
Module 31: Intersections - yield signs
Module 32: Intersections - uncontrolled
Module 33: Intersections - traffic lights (flashing red)
Module 34: Intersections - traffic lights (steady red)
Module 35: Intersections - traffic lights (green)
Module 36: Intersections - traffic lights (flashing amber)
Module 37: Intersections - traffic lights (steady amber)
Module 38: Intersections - traffic circles
Module 39: Block pedestrian crossing - uncontrolled
Module 40: Level crossings - guarded
Module 41: Level crossings - unguarded
Module 42: Overtaking - to the left of a hazard
Module 43: Overtaking - to the right of a hazard
Module 44: Being Overtaken - on the left-hand side
Module 45: Being Overtaken - on the right-hand side
Module 46: Freeways - entering
Module 47: Freeways - passing off and on ramps
Module 48: Freeways - exiting
7. Glossary
8. Technical data
K53 Practical Driving Test for Motor Vehicle Drivers, Volume 4 - Light Motor Vehicle Combinations : Code EB licences
Notice No. R. 97 of 2006
1. The Test
2. Test requirements
3. Implementation of the test
4. Test report
5. Scoring method
6. The modules
Module 1: Pre-trip inspection - exterior
Module 2: Pre-trip inspection - interior
Module 3: Starting procedure - manual transmission
Module 4: Starting procedure - automatic transmission
Module 5: Mirrors - use of
Module 6: Signalling
Module 7: Signalling - hand signals (turning left)
Module 8: Signalling - hand signals (turning right)
Module 9: Signalling - hand signals (stop or sudden reduction of speed)
Module 10: Signalling - horn
Module 11: Clutch - use of
Module 12: Moving off - manual transmission
Module 13: Moving off - automatic transmission
Module 14: Steering
Module 15: Left turn
Module 16: Reverse in straight line
Module 17: Alley docking - to the right
Module 18: Parallel parking - to the left
Module 19: Parallel parking - to the right
Module 20: Incline start - manual transmission
Module 21: Incline Start - automatic transmission
Module 22: Speed control
Module 23: Gear changing - up (manual transmission)
Module 24: Gear changing - down (manual transmission)
Module 25: Gear changing - up (automatic transmission)(manual selection)
Module 26: Gear changing - down (automatic transmission)
Module 27: Following other vehicles
Module 28: Lane changing
Module 29: Stopping - in traffic (manual transmission)
Module 30: Stopping - in traffic (automatic transmission)
Module 31: Stopping - for parking (manual transmission)
Module 32: Stopping - for parking (automatic transmission)
Module 33: Traffic control signals
Module 34: Intersections - turning left
Module 35: Intersections - turning right
Module 36: Intersections - proceeding straight
Module 37: Intersections - stop signs
Module 38: Intersections - yield signs
Module 39: Intersections - uncontrolled
Module 40: Intersections - traffic lights (flashing red)
Module 41: Intersections - traffic lights (steady red)
Module 42: Intersections - traffic lights (green)
Module 43: Intersections - traffic lights (flashing amber)
Module 44: Intersections - traffic lights (steady amber)
Module 45: Intersections - roundabout (traffic circle)
Module 46: Block pedestrian crossing - uncontrolled
Module 47: Level crossing - guarded
Module 48: Level crossing - unguarded
Module 49: Overtaking - to the left of a hazard
Module 50: Overtaking - to the right of a hazard
Module 51: Being Overtaken - on the left hand side
Module 52: Being Overtaken - on the right hand side
Module 53: Freeways - entering
Module 54: Freeways - exiting
Module 55: Freeways - passing off and on ramps
7. Glossary
8. Technical data
Incline start
Parallel parking
Alley docking
Left turn
Reverse in a straight line
Exemption of Motor Vehicles that do not comply with the Height Restriction in terms of the Act
Notice No. 1392 of 2018
[Repealed] Extention for Validity Period of Learner's Licence, Driving Licence Card, Licence Disc, Professional Driving Permit and Registration of a Motor Vehicle for the purposes of COVID-19 Lockdown
Notice No. 431 of 2020
road traffic sign
means a road traffic sign prescribed under
section 56
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