Three actual driving offences that will land you in jail
The RTMC has come under fire for issuing a press statement listing nine traffic offences you could be arrested for
THE Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has come under fire from various sectors after releasing a press statement listing nine traffic offences drivers could be arrested for this festive season.
The move by RTMC CEO Makhosini Msibi has been described as ‘irresponsible’ and ‘bully-boy tactics’.
However, conflicting reports now only serve to create confusion among drivers.
So here’s what you can actually, and lawfully, be arrested for:
- Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol (even if you are only sitting in the driver’s seat with the engine running)
- Reckless or negligent driving
- Exceeding the speed limit by 40km/h or more
Overtaking on a solid white line in the face of oncoming traffic could be determined as reckless and negligent, so drivers are urged to have patience and wait until overtaking is safe.
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