The AARTO Act brings a demerit points system that puts every driver’s licence, motor vehicle disk, and operator’s card at risk.
Every driver, company, and operator starts at zero — but each traffic infringement chips away at that buffer, and once points exceed 15, suspension follows automatically: three months for every point over the threshold. A third suspension means outright cancellation, forcing drivers back to square one with a learner’s licence.
Add to this the layered AARTO process — infringement notices, courtesy letters, and enforcement letters that can block licence and disk renewals — and it’s clear that most drivers, fleet owners, and operators are simply not equipped to navigate the system, protect their compliance status, or act within the critical 32-day windows that determine their options.
Without proper guidance, an avoidable infringement can escalate into suspension, cancellation, or a blocked vehicle licence — disrupting livelihoods and businesses alike.
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