AARTO Is Back And Could Be Coming To A Traffic Infringement Near You!

To shed light on the intricacies of AARTO and its far-reaching implications, join MasterDrive for an enlightening webinar on 15 February. The event promises a comprehensive exploration of the Act, providing clarity on its provisions and addressing concerns related to driver control, a pressing issue for many companies.

“The responsibilities of operators and owners of company vehicles, where they will be charged for unroadworthy vehicles, overloaded vehicles and unlicensed drivers, is a concern for fleet owners,” says renowned transport expert Alta Swanepoel, who is presenting at the webinar. “The operators will not be getting demerit points for these infringements, but they will receive penalties.”

Hosted by MasterDrive, the webinar is tailored for proxies and representatives of companies handling traffic fine management, responsible managers ensuring compliance with legislation, and anyone grappling with regular traffic offences.

Eugene Herbert, Managing Director of MasterDrive, underscores the importance of safe driving and upskilling, stating: “Hosting a webinar on AARTO aligns with our business philosophy  – contributing to safer roads for all South Africans, by imparting knowledge about the Act.  Our focus is on making a difference, one day, one kilometre, one life at a time!”

The AARTO Act addresses three main areas:  the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) and the provisions relating to the authority, the AARTO procedures and notices, as well as the demerit points that apply.

Companies need to understand the impact of AARTO on their drivers, other employees who rely on a valid driving licence, vehicle roadworthiness, HR requirements, policies on incapacity due to non-compliance, requirements for permission on demerit point information and more.

Swanepoel adds: “MasterDrive is hosting “this AARTO webinar to explain the main principles of AARTO, demerit points, detailed forms and other issues.”

The webinar will also include a panel discussion on input from the industry experts, comprising:

• Sandile Ntseoane, General Manager at The Southern African Vehicle Renting & Leasing Association (SAVRALA)
• Pamela Ramagaga, General Manager: Insurance Risks at The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) and
• Brandon Cohen, Chairperson at National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).

The upcoming MasterDrive webinar, “Insights into AARTO”, places emphasis on the clarity we need to understand this soon-to-be-implemented system of the Act.

Join us as we learn more about how to work with the new Act, rather than against it.

Register for your virtual attendance by clicking on the following link:

https://racmasterdrivesa.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsfu-rqTgoE900eIKk_StA1mUYFCMBYix3