South African Law on Wearing of Seatbelts
The South African Law on Seatbelts can be found in Regulation 213 of the National Road Traffic Act. The Act stipulates as follows: Seatbelts Reg 213. (1) For the purpose of this regulation—...
View ArticleRoad Safety Tips for the Festive Season from ArriveAlive.co.za
Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s license with you. Plan the route to your holiday destination and allow yourself enough time to reach the destination Make sure that your vehicle is...
View ArticleCrisisOnCall , Emergency Roadside Assistance and Road Safety
Introduction and the Reality of Trauma in South Africa Thousands of road users die on the roads of South Africa every year – and many more are critically injured and disabled. In this section we would...
View ArticleTrail Running and Safety
Introduction Not every runner remains satisfied with the usual run on the treadmill or on the road. Many have discovered the beauty of a change in scenery and the challenges of variation in physical...
View ArticleRunning / Jogging and Road Safety
Running / Jogging and Road Safety Background Information Road Safety is a concern not only for motorists, but also for other road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and runners. Running injuries are...
View ArticleEndurance Sports, Driver Fatigue and Road Safety
Introduction to Driver Fatigue and Road Safety In South Africa drivers have to travel significant distances to sports events. The National road network alone covers a distance of 19,704km. The total...
View ArticleDriving around Traffic Circle / Roundabout
In South Africa we often refer to roundabouts as “traffic circles”. A roundabout is a type of circular intersection that reduces potential conflicts between vehicles and improves the efficiency of the...
View ArticleAARTO and Road Safety
RTIA Vision The RTIA`s vision is to have an informed, compliant and safe road user community. RTIA Mission The mission is to encourage compliance with road traffic laws in SA through: Targeted road...
View ArticleDemerit System, AARTO and Driver Behaviour
Demerit System for Traffic Offences & Road Safety Historical Background The Demerit System was signed into law in September 1998 as part of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences...
View ArticleCellular Technology and Road Safety
Background Information The dangers of cellular phones to road safety are well debated and documented. It is an offence to hold and use a cellphone or other electronic communication device such as...
View ArticleEmergency Response Time and Response to Road Crashes
Few road users are aware of the factors that could determine the time needed to respond to a vehicle accident. It is important for road users to be aware of these factors as well as steps that they...
View ArticleHow To Handle An Emergency
Coming across an accident while out on the road can be a frightening and stressful experience. Not only is it a dangerous environment to disembark from your vehicle but the sight of injured, bleeding...
View ArticleRoadside Assistance and Road Safety
Introduction and History As long as there has been travel by road there has been a need for roadside assistance. The earliest formalized roadside assistance includes in the UK the Royal Automobile...
View ArticleWheel Balance, Wheel Alignment and Safe Driving
Introduction to wheel balancing and wheel alignment Road Safety authorities have given much attention to vehicle maintenance and aspects such as tyre safety. Vehicle factors are contributing factors...
View ArticleShock Absorbers and Safety on the Road
The Relationship between Shock Absorbers & Tyre Safety In the many articles regarding tyres and their impact on road safety, it is repeatedly mentioned that tyres are the only physical contact...
View ArticleDisposable Breathalysers for Safe Sober Driving and Working
.row { margin: 0 -15px 15px; clear: both; float: none; min-width: 100%; } .col-md-6 { width: 50%; float: left; padding: 0 15px; } .row::after { content: ""; clear: both; float: none; display: table; }...
View ArticleCTrack Intelligent Solutions
The following Digicore Newsletters provide more information on C-Track and the commitment of Digicore towards Road Safety and Fleet Management: DigiCore Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 1 DigiCore...
View ArticleHow To Become a Traffic Trainee
Traffic enforcement is one of the most important requirements to enhance road safety. For this it is also important to have many dedicated and well trained traffic officers. But how do I become a...
View ArticleThe Matriculant and Safety on the Roads during the Holidays
This is it! Let the party begin … You’re young, hip and happening – you’re free at last and you can let your hair down – BIG TIME! School’s finally OUT and you’re hitting the road. This is where the...
View ArticleEffect of Alcohol on Driving Skills
Visual functions Even small doses of alcohol may cause longer eye fixation time, tunnel vision and defective attention switching. The response time of both eye movement and accommodation may be...
View Article