Road traffic act 1961 sa, road traffic miscellaneous. To provide for road traffic matters which shall apply uniformly throughout the republic and for matters connected therewith. Road traffic act 1988 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 26 april 2020. There are a number of laws in place in south africa which. The transport policy and planning unit was formed by the government of the bahamas as an initiative to develop its policy and planning capabilities in the transport sector.
Subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. Sapol road rules and safety south australia police. The national road traffic act act 93 of 1996 and the national road traffic regulations, 2000 prescribe certain limitations on vehicle dimensions and axle and vehicle masses that a vehicle using a public road must comply with. Road traffic act 1961 south australian legislation. National road traffic act south african government. Amends general law third amendment act 129 of 1993. There is a plethora of road traffic legislation in south africa, namely. This form is optional for individuals, but mandatory for companies and public service vehicle owners.
Australian road rules current as at 19 march 2018 4 68 stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places 64 69 giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection except a roundabout 65. An act for the regulation of road traffic and the use of vehicles and the user of roads and for other purposes connected therewith. Please see the guideline published by the department of transport in government gazette 21424 of 31 july, 2000 relating to the implementation of the national road traffic. Subsidiary legislation of road traffic act singapore. In south australia the road rules are covered by the.
Short title this act may be cited as the road traffic act 1974 1. The role and function of the south african road traffic. During this process all road signs, road markings and traffic signals approved by the road traffic signs technical committee since 1993 have been incorporated into the third edition. The first phase of the drivers licence test consist of a theory exam. The road traffic management corporation rtmc was established in terms of section 3 of the road traffic management corporation rtmc act, 1999 and commenced with the preparation of a business plan and strategy for its operationalization in april 2005. Sa learner driver manual road traffic signs version. Published under the legislation revision and publication act 2002 1 south australia. Breaking basic road rules contributes to thousands of avoidable crashes resulting in injuries and fatalities every year. View this act online purchase a pdf copy of this act. Where appropriate these new road signs, road markings and traffic signals are included in the coverage of the chapters of volume 2. Constitution means the constitution of republic of south africa act, 1996 act 108 of.
Road traffic signs, signals and markings the purpose of road traffic signs is to regulate traffic in such a way that traffic flow and road traffic safety are promoted. The roads and road traffic act chapter 464 of the laws of zambia chapter 464 the roads and road traffic act the roads and road traffic act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. National road traffic amendment act 20 of 2003 national road traffic amendment act 64 of 2008 w. Only amendments that have commenced are incorporated. Commencement 1 subject to subsection 2 the provisions of this act shall come into operation on such date or such dates as is or are, respectively, fixed by proclamation 1. The client registration form is to be used for a clients first contact with the road traffic department since the computerization.
An act to consolidate certain enactments relating to road traffic with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the law commission and the scottish law commission. Road traffic carriage of persons in goods vehicles weddings, funerals and religious processions exemption order 2011. Minister for transport, infrastructure and local government. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. The cross border land transport act, act 4 of 1998. It is hereby notified that the president has assented to the following act. Road transportation in a calabash introduction land transportation services include the movement of persons and goods on or across land by means of any conveyance and through the use of any infrastructure and facilities in south africa. Part 2interpretation and application of the light vehicle standards. This legislation is affected by amending provisions that have not yet come into operation or taken effect. Action to deal with false devices or hazards to traffic 5. Amended by national land transport transition act 22 of 2000. The current focus of the unit is to deal with surface transport readmore. Application of act to vehicles and road users on roads.
Instrument of delegation under the road traffic act 1961, the road traffic miscellaneous regulations 2014 and the road traffic road rules ancillary and miscellaneous provisions regulations 2014 page 3 of 4 3. The south african national roads agency limited and national roads. Dipuo ters mp minister of transport schedule definition 1. The legislative history at the back of the regulations or rules provides detail about the past and future operation of the regulations or rules. Transport south africa yearbook 201516 439 the pilot project for the implementation of the administrative adjudication of road traffic offences aarto act, 1998 act 46 of 1998. Transport in a calabash introduction in order to manage and control the use of south african roads and in order to ensure that the vehicles and drivers that operate on these roads are safe and competent, the national road traffic act nrta was brought into operation. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. Road rules are there to ensure the safety of all road users. Amended by nrt amendment act 8 of 1998 from1 aug 2000. Western australian legislation road traffic act 1974.
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