Course Information

Course Outline

A one-day in-person workshop introduces the AARTO ACT , the general principles, application of the AARTO Act adjudication process and the points-demerit system to the various role players in each company, business, partnership as well as to the individual road-user.

Session 1: Introduction

To understand:

• What is the AARTO Act?
• An introduction to the AARTO Act
• New rules for AARTO
• Administrative Law applies to AARTO
• Differences between the Criminal Procedure- and / AARTO process
• The AARTO Act as a prosecutorial instrument

Session 2: Traffic violations

To distinguish between:

• Traffic violation
• Traffic charges
• Traffic infringements
• Traffic offences

Session 3: The AARTO Process

To know:

• The processes of the AARTO Act
• The three stages of the AARTO process
• Service of AARTO notices
• The infringement notice
• Options upon receipt of an infringement notice.
• The courtesy letter
• Options upon receipt of a courtesy letter
• The enforcement order
• Consequences of enforcement letter

Session 4: The points-demerit system

To apply:

• The points-demerit system
• Maximum demerit points
• Accumulation and exceeding maximum demerit points
• Suspension / cancellation of licence/ driver permits
• The rehabilitation programme
• Demerit points associated with common traffic infringements
• Special provisions applicable to the points demerit system

Session 5: Business Vehicles

To evaluate:

• Business Vehicles
• Nominated proxies
• Duties of proxy
• Fleet owners
• Operators
• Duties of operators and owners permitting any person to drive
• Advice to employers
• Fleet management plan
• Action to be taken by Organisations

Session 6: The Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA)

To describe:

• The role and objectives of RTIA
• The AARTO Appeals Tribunal

Session 7: Practical activities

To assess:

• Practical scenario-based activities
• Assessment

Certification

Course Duration

Costs

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