The National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) may see some interesting amendments if the most recent Government Gazette is to be believed, including speed limiters for public transport.
Wheels24 reported that government seems serious about enhancing road safety and compliance on South Africa’s roads.
According to the published regulations, all new taxis, buses and trucks would be fitted with speed governors from 1 December 2016. The governor will keep speeds at a maximum of 80km/h.
The amended regulations also include a new system that will keep track of offences, and a list will be promulgated featuring offences for which licences will be suspended for 24 months. Attaining a driver’s licence will be more difficult.
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