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.
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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.