South Africa’s (SA) long anticipated road safety overhaul is finally shifting into gear.
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system officially takes effect on December 1, 2025 in 69 municipalities, including major metros like Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, Cape Town, Western Cape Province, and Durban KwaZulu-Natal Province.
Signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in August, the AARTO Act introduces a phased rollout, with smaller regions set to follow in April.
A key features the driving licence demerit point system is scheduled to launch on September 1, next 2026.
But concerns are already mounting.
Road Traffic Infringement Agency Spokesperson Monde Mkalipi warns that unpaid fines could create a logistical nightmare for businesses, potentially impacting not just drivers and fleet managers but entire operations.
–SABC–
