Traffic, Accidents & Road Safety | Western Cape Government

Traffic, Accidents & Road Safety

Arrive Alive Website

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This comprehensive site contains detailed information on road safety, including information on various safety hazards such as the condition of your vehicle and drunken driving. There is also information on how to respond in an emergency, and a discussion forum.

Gene Louw Traffic College Photos

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Get Your Car Checked for Free Before You Head off on Holiday

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These vehicle testing stations have kindly offered free vehicle safety checks for your car from 5 until 15 December 2009.

Information and updates about the minibus taxi strike

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Receive information and updates about the minibus taxi strike which commenced on Thursday, 03 August 2023. 

Know who you can call in an emergency

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In an emergency every second counts and it could mean the difference between life and death. Currently, there’s no single emergency number in South Africa so it’s very important for you to have the correct contact details handy for a speedy response to your specific emergency.  

Road Accident Fund Website

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This site contains information and advice on claiming from the RAF. You can also download claims forms and check the status of your claim.

Road Safety Facts

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This publication touches on some of the basic aspects of road safety, including speeding, drunken driving and road rage.

Traffic Fines: Frequently Asked Questions

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Each municipality handles traffic fines in its jurisdiction. It is your right to view speed-camera photos and contest in writing any traffic fine you may receive.

Traffic Law Offence Code - February 2014

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11 June 2014Transport Management (Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government)