by Receiving a traffic fine is always a pain in anyone’s backside. But, the truth is, they are there to protect not only you but every driver on the road.
So, how much should we be paying for a traffic fine? And, are there degrees of infringements for the same offence?
Case Studies
10 years ago, a motorcyclist was charged R100 000 after he clocked up an astounding 297km/h on a road near Port Shepstone. Similarly, a Gauteng motorist who was caught almost doubling the speed limit (216 km/h in a 120km/h zone) was given a R40 000 fine, as well as six-month suspension of his driving licence.
A story in 2014 indicated Cape Town’s worst traffic offender; a taxi owner who had racked up R110 700 in outstanding traffic fines. He was caught when he tried to renew his vehicle licence at the Greenpoint Traffic Department.
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So, How Much Should You Pay For Everyday Fines?
Yes, there are in fact pre-determined fines (as supplied by the Western Cape Government and the RTIA). Take a look at these below.
Please note, a traffic fine amount may vary from province to province.
| Offence | Amount |
| Operated a vehicle of which the total combination mass as determined by the vehicle manufacturer has been exceeded by 1,601-1,800kg (Vehicle <3,500kg) | R5000 |
| Axle mass load as determined by the SABS or tyre manufacturer has been exceeded by 1601-1800kg (Vehicle <3500kg) | R5000 |
| Passed a vehicle at an unsafe place | R3500 |
| No Roadworthy Certificate. Bus/Midibus/Minibus | R3500 |
| Organised / Taking part in a Race/Sport on a public road without permission | R3000 |
| No Professional Driving Category P Permit. (Pdrp) | R3000 |
| Operate unroadworthy motor vehicle | R3000 |
| Disregard No Overtaking | R2500 |
| Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users | R2500 |
| Employing /Permitting an Unlicensed C/EC Driver to drive a motor vehicle | R2500 |
| Disregard Yield Pedestrian Sign | R2000 |
| Fail to comply with instruction, direction or obstruct, hindered, interfere Traffic Officer | R1500 |
| Fail to stop vehicle on command of Traffic Officer | R1500 |
| Overloading a vehicle with max 56,000kg combination mass by 12-13.99% | R1500 |
| Employing /Permitting an Unlicensed Driver to drive a motor vehicle | R1500 |
| 156-160km/h in a 120km/h zone | R1500 |
| 151-155km/h in a 120km/h zone | R1250 |
| Driving without a driving licence | R1250- R200 |
| Disregard Stop / Yield | R1000 |
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