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- The AARTO Amendment Bill was introduced in Parliament in November 2015 to approve changes to the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences act before the end of 2016.
- Various provisions in the National Road Traffic Act have been published but not implemented yet, including requirements for provisional driving licenses, driving schools, roadworthy certificates every 2 years for vehicles over 10 years old, and new driving hour limits for trucks and buses.
- Draft amendments have also been proposed but not finalized or published, including lowering the general speed limit and implementing speed governors for commercial vehicles
Sgt. Mark J. Abrahamson discusses commercial vehicle regulations in Wisconsin. He notes that many intrastate carriers do not understand or comply with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). These include regulations around driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle inspection and maintenance. For carriers operating vehicles over 26,000 pounds, most FMCSRs apply including parts around drug and alcohol testing, driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle parts and inspection, and hazardous materials. Compliance with these regulations can reduce crashes by over 20% and help carriers avoid large liability costs.
The document provides information on land transportation regulations in the Philippines, including:
1) Motor vehicle registration requirements - vehicles must be registered based on the regional office and last digits of the license plate. There is also a monthly and weekly schedule for registration.
2) Driver's license requirements - licenses are classified and must match the type of vehicle being driven. Requirements include minimum experience, training, and passing exams to qualify for additional license codes.
3) Permit regulations - vehicles have size and weight limits that require special permits. Driver's licenses also specify conditions and limitations.
The document discusses road transport and road safety in India. It provides statistics on India's growing road network and vehicle numbers. Road transport now accounts for the majority of freight and passenger traffic compared to 1950-51. However, India faces major road safety issues like over 130,000 road accidents and 150,000 deaths annually. The Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2016 aims to address these issues by modernizing regulations, infrastructure and enforcement. Key proposed changes include national vehicle and driver databases, simplified licensing, stricter penalties for traffic violations, and increased emphasis on public transport and road safety standards.
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- Requirements for additional license codes, renewal, and training programs are provided.
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This document summarizes a workshop on DOT compliance presented by Don Jerrell and Jeff Swan on March 22-23, 2016. The workshop covered topics including rules and regulations, electronic logging devices, driver coercion, CSA scores, and forms. Specific regulations discussed included parts 382, 383, 387, 390, 391, 392, 393, 395, and 396. Drug and alcohol testing requirements and commercial driver's license requirements were explained in further detail.
The document outlines the provisions of Republic Act No. 10930 which rationalizes and strengthens policies regarding driver's licenses in the Philippines. Some key points include:
- Driver's licenses will be valid for 5 years and can be renewed for 10 years if the holder has no traffic violations.
- Stricter rules are established for issuing driver's licenses.
- Various license codes and vehicle categories are defined.
- Penalties like demerit points and prohibition periods for traffic violations are specified.
- Requirements for additional license codes, renewal, and training programs are provided.
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Larry Minor, will update attendees on the proposed rules relating to four specific aspects of the hours-of-service (HOS) for which the Agency is considering changes: Expanding the current 100 air-mile “short-haul” exemption; Extending the current 14-hour on-duty limitation; Revising the current mandatory 30-minute break; and reinstating the option for splitting up the required 10-hour off-duty rest break for drivers operating trucks that are equipped with a sleeper-berth compartment.
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- Two separate maintenance schedules (A and B) depending on driving conditions.
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- Notes on inspection/replacement intervals for various components like engine oil, filters, belts, brake pads.
- Preparation information like recommended tools, equipment, and lubricant types and capacities.
- Procedures for tasks like replacing the timing belt and inspecting drive belts.
1) This document provides information on India's road network and the various phases of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) to upgrade national highways.
2) It highlights that national highways make up only 2% of India's total road length but carry 40% of traffic. Several phases of the NHDP project aim to upgrade national highways through public-private partnerships.
3) There are significant investment opportunities for investors, contractors, and other companies in the many road projects being awarded under the different phases of the NHDP.
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This document summarizes key aspects of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 in India. It defines important terms like motor vehicle, motor cab, goods carriage, and contract carriage. It outlines the 14 chapters and 217 sections of the Act. It discusses provisions around licensing of drivers and conductors, vehicle registration, regulation of transport vehicles, and insurance requirements. The Act grants powers to central and state governments to regulate road traffic and transport and make rules. It also specifies various vehicle-related and traffic offenses and associated penalties. In summary, the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 is the primary law governing road transport by vehicles in India.
The document summarizes the regulatory process and obligations for oil and gas exploration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It outlines the application fees for permits, licenses, and leases. It also describes the performance guarantees, data confidentiality requirements, and penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, it addresses foreign exchange regulations, rules around assigning or transferring interests, domestic supply obligations, gas allocation, and conditions for sale and export of natural gas.
This document provides an overview and summary of the rules and regulations for taxi drivers in Quebec. It discusses the requirements to obtain a taxi driver's permit including having a valid driver's license, passing health and knowledge exams, and completing mandatory training courses. It outlines the employer/driver relationship and inspection procedures drivers must follow. The document also covers customer service standards like types of services, work territories, fare rates and contracts. In summary, it is a guide for taxi drivers in Quebec on the legal and operational standards they must abide by.
The document discusses the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988 and its amendments made in 2019 in India. It provides details of key aspects of the Act including:
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- It describes the various chapters of the Act related to licensing, registration, insurance, offences and penalties.
- It provides definitions of important terms used in the Act like driver, vehicle, owner, permit, aggregator and more. The definitions section was expanded in the 2019 amendment.
- The schedules of the Act were also changed in 2019 with only one schedule now providing traffic signs.
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The Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 establishes regulations regarding working hours, wages, welfare facilities, and safety standards for motor transport workers in India. Some key points covered in the Act include:
- It applies to motor transport undertakings employing 5 or more workers and extends across all of India.
- It defines terms like motor transport worker, running time, and subsidiary work.
- It specifies maximum working hours of 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week for adults, and limits of 6 hours including breaks for adolescents.
- It mandates facilities like canteens, restrooms, uniforms, medical care, and first aid kits.
- It provides for overtime wages, annual leave, payment of wages,
I. Alabama state statutes establish various speed limits including 30 mph in urban districts, 35 mph on unpaved roads, 45 mph on county roads, 55 mph on highways, 70 mph on interstates, and 65 mph on four-lane highways. The statutes also authorize state and local authorities to increase or decrease speed limits based on traffic investigations.
II. All speed law violations in Alabama are misdemeanors. For a first offense, penalties include up to 10 days in jail and a fine up to $100. For subsequent offenses, penalties increase to include up to 30 days in jail and fines up to $500. Licenses are also subject to suspension via a points system.
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The European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, is coming up with regulatory changes for non-commerical operators. AIR OPS Annex VI Part-NCC obliges non-commercial operators of complex motor-powered aircraft to fulfill new legal requirements effective August 25, 2016.
In this presentation you will receive explanation on the necessary changes and the consequences for NCC operators: when talking about EASA regulations it might be difficult to read between the lines. I like to introduce you the regulatory background quickly before transferring those facts into the consequences, you – as an NCC operator – can expect from those regulatory changes.
Jeppesen and TRS Aviation Consulting have a great, joint experience in dealing with regulatory aspects and we like to show you solutions we can offer as well as what kind of processes and time periods can be estimated. Finally we take a look beyond our noses to see what additional services could be helpful for you.
The document discusses India's Reverse Charge Mechanism for service tax. Key points:
- Under reverse charge, the service receiver is liable to pay service tax instead of the service provider for certain specified services. This was introduced in 2012 to improve tax compliance.
- Reverse charge applies to several services like legal, insurance, and transportation services. For these services, 100% of the tax is payable by the service receiver.
- The document provides details on tax rates and calculations for different services under reverse charge. It also discusses abatements or exemptions available for some services.
- Determining the taxable value of works contracts involves separating the goods and services portion of the contract and applying the appropriate
Business Fleet Africa is an innovative and target market-focused digital magazine aimed at one of the most important vehicle buying sectors in the local market, be they users of cars, vans, light commercials, medium and heavy trucks.
Business Fleet Africa is the ideal route to connect with senior executives and decision-makers in the South African business vehicle and fleet operations environment.
It is the first and only magazine of its kind in South Africa that focuses solely on vehicles and the manner in which they are used for business purposes.
Business Fleet Africa is an innovative and target market-focused digital magazine aimed at one of the most important vehicle buying sectors in the local market, be they users of cars, vans, light commercials, medium and heavy trucks.
Business Fleet Africa is the ideal route to connect with senior executives and decision-makers in the South African business vehicle and fleet operations environment.
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Road Traffic Regulations: What is in the pipeline for the commercial vehicle industry/AARTO developments
1. ROAD TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS:
WHAT IS IN THE PIPELINE FOR THE
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY
AARTO DEVELOPMENTS
ALTA SWANEPOEL
altaswanepoel@mweb.co.za
2. LATEST AMENDMENTS
Although the NRTA was not amended during 2015/16 various
draft amendments were published that have not been
implemented yet that will have a severe impact on the
transport industry
The NLTA Amendment Bill was introduced in Parliament in
April 2016 – relates to non-motorised transport and public
transport
The AARTO Amendment Bill was introduced in Parliament in
November 2015 – due to be approved before end of 2016
Various amendments were made to the SANRAL legislation
regarding GFIP e-tolls
3. Published Provisions that require implementation dates
(Not in force yet)
Provisional driving licences Reg 107 to 107C
Driving schools Reg 114G - 114Q
10 year old vehicles - RWC every 2 years Reg 138(1)
Driving hoursfor truck and bus drivers Reg 272A - 272E
Parking regulations for disabled persons Reg 305A - 305D
Display of licence number plate Reg 35(2)(a)
4. Draft Gazettes – Not published as final legislation
NRTA
100 km p/h for goods vehicles -3 501 kg and 9 000 kg Reg 293
28 Jan 2015 Draft NRTA Amendment Bill
28 Jan 2015 Number plates Regulations Reg 27,35
11 May 2015 Licence retesting on card renewal Reg 107
Persons on goods vehicles Reg 247
NLTA - scholars on bakkies Reg 250
Lower general speed limits Reg 292
Truck ban hours Reg 318A
AARTO
2 Nov 2015 AARTO Draft Bill
1 Nov 2013 AARTO Draft Regulations
5. NRTA AMENDMENT BILL, 2015 - DRAFT
Draft Bill – published in July 2012
Republished – 28 January 2015 – bill not introduced to
Parliament yet
Several amendments to definitions
motor vehicle – will exclude pedal cycle type vehicles with engine with speed up to
45 km/h
pedal cycle – will include exclude pedal cycle type vehicles with engine with speed
up to 45 km/h, driving school, inspectorates
Body builders, embossers, manufacturers of number plates also added or amended
6. NRTA AMENDMENT BILL, 2015 -
DRAFT
Driving licence testing centre provisions – added
Sec 58 and 60 will be amended – removes authorised persons from
provisions on disobeying speed limits and road signs
Driving licence provisions added – no copies of licence as proof
Foreign licences still subject to sec 15 disqualifications
Amendment to sec 23 – foreign licences– restricts acceptance of
foreign licence to countries that signed conventions
7. NRTA AMENDMENT BILL, 2015 -
DRAFT
Microdot requirements added to the Act – inspectorate, registration of
fitment centres, etc.
Response to road accidents to be made compulsory
Incident defined as: “incident” means an extraordinary condition or event which
results in a reduction in road capacity or creates a hazard for road users for a
sustained period of time, which includes a minor accident, shoulder or lane
obstruction, rail or aviation accident, a leakage or spilled load;
Reference to Incident Management System Policy – not published yet
Zero alcohol limit proposed for all drivers –section 65
8. 9 APRIL 2014 – DRAFT REGULATIONS
Reg 293 – New specific speed limit for goods vehicles over
3 500 kg GVM to 9 000 kg proposed – 100 km/h
Linked to introduction of speed governors from December
2016
9. 28 JANUARY 2015 – DRAFT NRTA
REGULATIONS
Published initially on 9 April 2014
New appearance – national flag with province’s name
proposed in stead of different backgrounds currently
in place
See definition for embosser - manufacturer of number
plates is already defined – embosser definitions limits
it to the person who puts the number on the plate
Reg 35 is amended to only allow metal plates and to
specify the plate appearance
Will expire every 5 years
10.
11. 22ND AMENDMENT – 31 OCTOBER 2014:
SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION/ LICENCE
BLOCK
Reg 21 - amended
Special classification – par (h) amended to allow for
passenger on vehicles over 3 500 kg GVM
Special classification not allowed for goods or passenger
vehicles that may be used on public road
Reg 25 – Registering Authority may refuse to issue licence
disc if address is not confirmed – reg 32A procedure –
effective as of 31 Oct 2015
12. 22ND AMENDMENT: VERIFICATION OF
ADDRESS DETAILS – REG 32A –
EFFECTIVE AS OF 31 OCT 2015
All persons who wish to use NaTIS must within 12 months of implementation (31
Oct 2014) provide proof of - Implemented on 31 October 2015– draft amendment –
June 2015 – not implemented
(a) full names;
(b) date of birth;
(c) identity number; and
(d) residential and postal address
Failure will result in refusal to issue licence disc
Minister may change compliance dates
(4) -Website subregulation not in force yet
13. INFORMATION
PLATE
Reg 56A
Applicable to all motor vehicle manufactured after 01 Dec 2015
fitted with a metal plate or a self-adhesive tamperproof metal or plastic
label
vehicle identification number clearly imprinted or stamped and plate or
plastic label
fixed in an accessible place on a door post, under the bonnet or on the
frame of the vehicle
Combined with mass plate – poses problem as mass plate must
sometimes be changed - see reg 245
14. 22ND AMENDMENT: WEIGH BRIDGE
FACILITIES – REG 66A, B AND C – NOT
IN FORCE YET
See def of weigh bridge facility – relates to determination of tare
Weigh bridge facilities may be registered
Facility may apply and if approved operate as a facility for
government
Mass measuring certificates may be issued by such facility
15. 22ND AMENDMENT: DRIVING
LICENCES – NOT IN FORCE YET
Reg 107
Provisional driving licence -suspended for 24 months if the holder
in 12 months after obtaining such licence is-
(a) guilty of committing any six traffic related offences;
(b) guilty of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor drug having narcotic
effect, or with an alcohol in blood or breath;
(c) exceeded the prescribed speed limit;
(d) operated a motor vehicle which exceeded the number of persons on any seat of the
vehicle for which the seating capacity is provided for;
(e) not completed the provisional driving licence log, on all trips undertaken within a
driving time of a minimum of 60 hours
Log book - prescribed
Must have red P on vehicle
16. 22ND AMENDMENT: REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET
FOR REGISTRATION OF A DRIVING SCHOOL
(a) physical address or access to a training facility approved by the Department;
(b) municipal area in which the driving school will be operated;
(c) use of vehicles which have dual controls for the purposes of training applicants;
(d) the applicant must be a registered instructor;
(e) tax clearance certificate;
(f) two years experience as a registered instructor;
(g) filing system;
(h) proof ownership of all the vehicles which will be used for training of the applicants;
(i) all the vehicles which will be used for training of applicants must be registered, licensed
and roadworthy; and
(j) all vehicles which will be used for training of applicants must be clearly marked with
a letter “L” in a legible manner on the rear window and the sides doors of the vehicle.
17. 22ND AMENDMENT: - RWCS
Roadworthy certification – periodic testing for all vehicles older
than 10 years - Not in force yet
Calculated from date of first registration
Vintage cars exempt
Test must be repeated every 24 months
18. 22ND AMENDMENT: SEAT BELTS – IMPLEMENTED
- 30 APRIL 2015
SPEED GOVERNORS – NOT IN FORCE YET
Reg 213 – Infant under 3 years – must be in child seat –
SANS approved – 30 April 2015
Please note – goods vehicles with a GVM of more than 3500
kg does not require seat belts to be fitted
Reg 215 – Requirement that all new minibuses, midibuses
and buses and goods vehicles with GVM of more than 3500
GVM first registered after 1 December 2016 must be fitted
with speed governor – speed must be restricted to reg 293
limit
19. 22ND AMENDMENT:
LOADING
Loading requirements for haulage tractors
48 tons maximum – single drive axle
6 x the drive axle mass
Minimum steering axle mass load - haulage tractor –
15 per cent
Reg 245 - Mobile cranes must have information plates
as of 31 October 2014
20. 22ND AMENDMENT:
DANGEROUS GOODS
Reg 266A, 267 and 270 - Specific provisions for
application of operator card for dangerous goods
Application for GG Operator card on form ROO
SANS 1518 incorporated – stamped on RWC
Reg 273, 273A and 275 amend the SABS specifications
to SANS specifications
21. 17TH AMENDMENT:
DRIVING HOURS -
DEFINITIONS
"driving time" means any period of time that the
driver of a motor vehicle contemplated in the
regulations occupies the drivers' seat of such
motor vehicle, whilst such motor vehicle is being
operated on a public road or occupies the drivers'
seat of such motor vehicle, whilst the engine is
running;
"resting period" means the period of time that the
driver of a motor vehicle contemplated in the
regulations is required to rest or taking time off
driving, after exceeding the prescribed driving
time, within the prescribed maximum driving
time in a period of 24 hours;
22. 22ND AMENDMENT: DRIVING
HOURS Reg 272A- Apply to drivers of goods vehicles
over 3 500 kg GVM and buses
Log books required
Driving times limited
Rest periods enforced
23. 22ND AMENDMENT: DRIVING
HOURS(1) The driving time limits, in respect of a driver of a motor vehicle mentioned in
regulation 115 (1) (a), (c) and (f) and who is not accompanied by another driver
holding a driving licence for the category of the said motor vehicle, shall be–
(a) a maximum of five hours or 400 kilometres continuous driving time;
(b) a total maximum of 15 hours driving time in a period of 24 hours;
(c) a resting period of–
(i) a minimum of 15 minutes in terms of paragraph (a); or
(ii) a minimum continuous period of nine hours in a period of 24 hours;
(2) The driving time limits, in respect of a driver of a motor vehicle mentioned in
regulation 115 (1) (a), (c) and (f) and who is accompanied by another driver holding a
driving licence for the category of the said motor vehicle, shall be those contemplated
in subregulation (1) excluding the provisions of paragraph (c), and such drivers shall
not alternatively drive the said motor vehicle without resting from driving for a
continuous period exceeding 30 hours;
Provided that a vehicle being operated by a driver in terms of this subregulation
shall, where the period as contemplated in subregulation (2) exceed 15 hours, such
driver shall rest at an adequate sleeping facility with sufficient sleeping space for an
adult.
24. 22ND AMENDMENT: DRIVING HOURS:
LOGBOOK
the driver’s or co-drivers name and identity number;
the name of the operator or the owner of the motor vehicle and
the address and contact details of such operator or owner;
the dates;
driving time and resting periods for24 hour period;
additional drivers in the motor vehicle;
odometer reading at the beginning and the end of a shift;
signature of the driver;
origin of a trip;
destination of a trip; and
estimated driving time.
Format published in Gazette
25. 22ND AMENDMENT: DRIVING
HOURS: OPERATOR DUTIES – REG
272D
The operator or owner of a motor vehicle shall
furnish to the driver of such motor vehicle a
logbook - reg 272C.
The operator shall ensure that the driver of the
motor vehicle shall comply with the
requirements of reg 272A and 272B.
A copy of a logbook shall be retained by the
operator or owner concerned for a period of three
years and shall be made available to an
authorised officer upon request
26. 22ND AMENDMENT: DRIVING HOURS:
TRAFFIC OFFICER DUTIES – REG 272E
Demand from any driver that needs a logbook to produce
a duly completed logbook in terms of regulation 272C;
Inspect logbook for compliance with provisions of reg
272B and 272C;
In the case where a driver has transgressed the provisions
of reg 272B, temporarily forbid such a driver to continue
to drive or be in charge of a motor vehicle until such
person has complied with such driving time limits and
rest times; and
Forward information of transgressions of the drivers to
the relevant bargaining council to act against the
employer of such driver.
27. 22ND AMENDMENT: DISPLAY OF
80 SIGN
Reg 293 was amended to compel display of
80 sign on the back of a goods vehicle – size
prescribed in SANS standard
Haulage tractor exempt from provision
Haulage tractor may display 40 sign – not
compulsory
28. 22ND REGULATION AMENDMENT
Regulation 330A to D – implemented 31 January
2015
Regulation 1 – definition of a consignor and a
consignee
Definitions apply to provisions in reg 330A to 330D –
DG Operators not covered by these definitions
Definitions in reg 273 apply to Dangerous goods
vehicles – requirements in SANS 10231 on loading
29. 22ND REGULATION AMENDMENT
“consignee” in relation to goods transported or
to be transported by a vehicle means the person
excluding a consignee of dangerous goods in
terms of regulation 273, who is named or
otherwise identified as the intended consignee
of more than 500 000 kilograms of goods in a
month in the goods declaration for the
consignment and who actually receives such
goods after they are transported by road;
DG consignee to comply with SANS 10231
30. 22ND REGULATION AMENDMENT
“consignor” means a person excluding a consignor of dangerous goods in
terms of regulation 273, who is named or otherwise identified as the
consignor of goods in the goods declaration relating to the transportation of
more than 500 000 kilograms of goods in a month by road or engages an
operator of a vehicle, either directly or indirectly or through an agent or
other intermediary, to transport the goods by road or has possession of, or
control over, the goods immediately before the goods are transported by
road or loads a vehicle with the goods, for transport by road, at a place
where goods are stored in bulk or temporarily held but excludes a driver of
the vehicle, or any person responsible for the normal operation of the
vehicle during loading;
DG consignor to comply with SANS 10231
31. 22ND REGULATION
AMENDMENT
Offering and acceptance of goods on overloaded vehicle prohibited
330A. (1) A consignor or consignee of goods shall not offer goods or
accept goods if the vehicle in which it is transported is not loaded in terms
of the provisions for the loading and transportation of goods as prescribed in
this Act.
(2) A consignor shall require from the operator of the vehicle in which
the goods he or she offers for transport and in which the goods will be
transported, a written submission as to the payload of such vehicle and the
distribution of such load on a vehicle.
(3) If a consignor is responsible for the loading of a vehicle of an
operator, he or she shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure that the
vehicle is loaded as contemplated in subregulation (1) and (2).
(4) A consignor or consignee shall not conclude a contract with the
operator to transport goods on a vehicle, if the vehicle is overloaded when
such load is transported on such vehicle.
32. 22ND REGULATION AMENDMENT
Consignor to have a method of determining mass
330B (1) A consignor shall use a method of establishing the mass of a vehicle
and any axle or axle unit of such vehicle that is accurate as to ensure that such
vehicle axle or axles are not overloaded in terms of Part IV of Chapter VI.
(2) A consignor shall keep a record of the mass of every load transported
from his or her premises as contemplated in subregulation (1).
(3) The record as contemplated in subregulation (2) shall be put at the
disposal of any traffic officer or person appointed as contemplated in section 50
or authorised as contemplated in section 82 of the Act.
Note: There is no specific requirement that consignee must keep record or
determine axle masses but reg 330A (1) states that consignee may not accept
overloaded vehicle
33. 22ND REGULATION
AMENDMENTGoods declaration to be carried on a motor vehicle
330C. A person operating on a public road a motor vehicle which carries goods shall be in possession of a
declaration containing the following information: (suggest over 3 500 kg)
(a) the licence number of each vehicle in the combination of vehicles;
(b) the nature and quantity of goods transported;
(c) the contact particulars of the operator or in the case of a combination of vehicles, of every
operator in the combination of vehicles;
(d) the particulars of the consignor and consignee of the load or in the case of loads collected at and
delivered to more than one consignor and consignee, the particulars of every consignor or consignee;
(e) the name, residential and postal address of every natural person or in the case of a juristic
person, the responsible director or member, an agent, consignor, consignee or operator listed in the
declaration;
(f) the consignor and operator shall conclude a written agreement for the transportation of goods
stating–
(i) the nature of the agreement;
(ii) the loading instructions; and
(iii) the responsibilities of the parties.
(g) schedule of insurance as contemplated in regulation 330D.
34. 22ND REGULATION AMENDMENT
Consignor or Consignee to insure goods to be carried on a motor
vehicle and the motor vehicle
330D. A consignor or consignee of goods shall not transport goods on a
public road or accept goods unless such transportation is fully insured
for damages that can occur as a result of an incident.
The insurance must be carried by the operator – the consignor and
consignee must control that insurance is in place.
35. EFFECT OF LEGISLATION
The effect of the legislation on consignors are practically–
In most transport industries the installation of weighbridges that are
capable of measuring axles and axle units.
the issuing of documents reflecting the correct masses. This will
obviously be controlled at weighbridges and if found to be wrong,
consignors could be prosecuted for transgressing the regulations.
the control of the mass distribution on a vehicle. Currently most
consignors only concern themselves with the total vehicle mass and do not
really address load distribution.
Axle mass overloads are treated in the same manner as vehicle overloads.
Note: There is no explicit legal requirement on consignee to weigh axles or
to keeps record. Regulation 330B applies to consignors
36. LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
The loading instructions must be in compliance with the National Road
Traffic Regulations
The relevant regulations relating to permissible maximum masses are
reg 234 to 237
Reg 238 controls tyre loadings
Reg 239 controls gross masses determined by the manufacturer
Reg 240 regulates road limits
Reg 242 determines the bridge formula
Reg 242 – regulates the steering axle and balance of the vehicle
37. 11 MAY 2015 – DRAFT NRTA REGULATIONS
Reg 107D. Manner and contents on which an applicant for the renewal of a driving
licence card is to be evaluated – several additional requirements need to be added to
this provision to make it functional
Grade G examiners not authorised to do oral exams
No specific provision what will happen if person fails test – No indication if this
provision will be implemented
Reg 247. Circumstances under which persons may be carried on goods vehicle – Not
more than 5 people in the goods compartment of a goods vehicle if GVM is less than 3
500 kg
Subreg (3) limits the application to employees being transported in the course of their
employment – currently applies to all transport
No provision for other private transport
Exemption from this provision for bona fide farmers – notice published in terms of Act
29 of 1989
38. 11 MAY 2015 – DRAFT NRTA REGULATIONS
Reg 250. Persons not to be carried in goods compartment for reward unless allowed in terms
of the NLTA. School children not to be transported in the back of a bakkie. – Will be
implemented soon
Reg 292. General speed limits. 40 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h outside an urban area, 120
km/h on a freeway and 100 km/h on a freeway that passes through a residential area
Residential are not defined
Urban area defined as: “urban area” means that portion of the area of jurisdiction of a
local authority which has by actual survey been subdivided into erven or is surrounded by
surveyed erven, and includes the public roads abutting thereon;
39. 11 MAY 2015 – DRAFT NRTA REGULATIONS
Reg 318A - Prohibition of operating on the public road of a goods vehicle the
gross vehicle mass of which exceeds 9000 kilograms at certain times
Week days
Applies to all vehicle that may not exceed 80 km/h
06h00 – 09h00
17h00 – 20h00
Exemption for emergency vehicles – emergency vehicles generally do not fall
under the definition of goods vehicle
Construction vehicles and maintenance vehicles are exempt
NOTE: According to officials this provision will most probably not be
introduced – still under consideration by Minister
40. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Zimbabwe PRDPs
Section 32 – Defensive driving certificate – passengers and goods – not
dangerous goods
Temporary numbers:
Reg 84 – temporary permit does not allow vehicle exported to other country
to be driven on temporary number – see term “in Republic”
May convey passengers and goods with temporary number – special permit
prohibits carrying of goods and persons
May only be issued once for 21 days
Fire extinguishers – reg 260 – only buses and minibuses (reward)
Not required for goods vehicles that do not carry Dangerous goods
DG vehicles – SANS 1518
21 day grace – licence disc
Applicable to all vehicles – may transport goods and persons
Reg 23(3) – licence disc, reg 145 – RWC, Reg 267 – OP card
41. NLTA - SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF
INTEREST TO TRUCKING COMPANIES
Section 53 – Exemptions
Operators of staff services are exempted from OL if the
vehicle is owned by the employer and no reward is received
Services that are not for reward are exempt
Section 68 - Staff services will be exempt where service is not
for reward and the vehicle is owned by the employer
Where the employer contracts a vehicle, an OL will be
required, but the application need not be advertised
42. AARTO DRAFT AMENDMENTS
Bill published for comment Feb 2013 and in June 2013 –
Submitted to Parliament on 12 November 2015
Amends the term Agency to Authority
Amends definitions – “infringement” – extends it to include other road traffic legislation
Minor/major infringement to be deleted
Warrant procedure to be deleted
National Offences Register – specifically defined i.s.o. Contraventions Register
Funds for Authority – Adds penalties issued on behalf of issuing authority - sec 13
Sec 30 proposed to be amended to make the methods of service “as prescribed”- will be detailed
in regulations and will allow for electronic service
10 day service presumption extended to electronic service
Sec 32 – apportionment of fines – RTIA may hold back payments to non-compliant issuing
authorities
43. AARTO PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – 1 NOV
2013
Draft regulations – Published for comment on 1 Nov 2013 – no further publication has taken place
– must be published with AARTO Amendment Bill
"electronic service" means a communication by means of data messages and include data attached
to, incorporated in, or logically associated with other data that may be electronically retrieved, or
email messages between the Authority and addressee in an electronic communication format, or
text messaging it by the Authority to the recipient's cellular telephone.“
Reg 21 - If a document is to be served by means of electronic communication, the document must —
(a) be addressed to the infringer's email address as indicated by him or her —
on a form similar to form AARTO 01 or AARTO 02, as may be applicable, as shown in Schedule 1, which he or she has
confirmed as correct.; or
on the notice of change of address on a form similar to form NCR as listed in Schedule 1; or
as indicated in the register of driving licences or the register of motor vehicles; or
in registering on the AARTO website and providing an email address, which he or she has confirmed as correct.;
(b)be made available to the infringer for electronic retrieval from an internet domain upon notification of
such document by the Authority or the Issuing Authority, in the manner contemplated in regulation 23(3)."
44. AARTO PROPOSED AMENDMENTS – 1
NOV 2013
All references to Agency changed to Authority
All references to service by registered mail changed to by registered mail or
electronic service
Electronic service will be – R 40
Served in person is R 100
Served by registered mail is R 60
Additional penalty amount will be paid in terms of sec 13 – R100 proposed
Various new fees will be prescribed for obtaining information
45. AARTO DRAFT AMENDMENT REGULATIONS
– 7 DEC 2015
Amendment to change service date from 40 to 90 days
Removal of demerit points for toll sign infringements
AARTO 3e – allows for multiple infringement
List of issuing authorities republished - Schedule 4
Not implemented yet
46. SANRAL DRAFT AMENDMENT
REGULATIONS – 27 AUGUST 2015
Amendments to allow for electronic service of notices
- similar to AARTO
Exemption regulations and rebates – to be updated –
new categories added
Conditions of payment – foreign users can pay at
border post
47. SANRAL AMENDED TARIFFS
Tariff adjustment in March 2016
Classes – Monthly cap per vehicle for GFIP
A1 - R130
A2 - R 236
B - R 915
C - R 3035
60% discount on debt incurred before 31 August 2015
– expired on 17 May 2016
Discount does not result in payments lower than users
who paid when required
48. SOLAS CONTAINER WEIGHTS
Safety of Life at Sea – Maritime legislation –
Implemented on 1 July 2016
All container weights must be verified before it is
allowed to be loaded on a ship
Two Methods:
Weighing container after it is packed
Weighing all the goods to be packed at determining the
tare weight of container and adding it together
Weighing equipment must meet national certification
and calibration requirements
49. CONCLUSION
There are various pieces of draft legislation that have not
been implemented over the last two years.
AARTO, driving hours, new number plates, provisional
driving licences, driving schools, etc.
Publishing of draft legislation must have time frames for
implementation as part of the draft gazettes.
Essential to withdraw draft legislation that is not going to
be implemented after comments received.
Certain provisions will be expensive to industry and
Government fleets and must be announced timeously.
50. CONTACT DETAILS
Alta Swanepoel & Associates CC
Tel: +27123322186/9
Cell: +27836018562
Fax: +27866720469
altaswanepoel@mweb.co.za
www.altaswanepoel.co.za
Venues and dates for our Annual Road Transport
Legislation Workshop 2017:
23 May 2017 – Stellenbosch (Spier)
25 May 2017 – Durban (Garden Court Marine Parade)
8 June 2017 – Pretoria (CSIR)