New regulations for drivers crossing SA borders
The South African Police Service (Saps) has implemented new regulations that require drivers of cars with South African-registered plates to carry certified documents proving ownership.
According to Vishnu Naidoo, SAPS Head of Media Communications, the new requirement will be implemented at all South African border posts.
The documents should include a certified copy of vehicle registration and vehicle license papers, which must be presented at the border posts.
This must be accompanied by a letter from the bank giving authorisation to take the vehicle across the border and must indicate dates of travel.
Both the bank letter and license papers should be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.
If the driver of the vehicle is not the owner of the vehicle, an affidavit from the police giving authorisation from the financial institution/owner to take the vehicle abroad is required.
If the car is rented, the driver must have a letter from the rental company giving permission to take the vehicle out of the country.
