There's nowhere to hide from fines

BAD drivers won’t be able to hide, some might have their licences scrapped and others compelled to undergo “rehab” when a slew of traffic changes come into effect next year.

- WENDY JASSON DA COSTA

Traffic authorities say that under the new system, any infringements against a motorist’s name will be entered into an online traffic offences register, where drivers can check their own records. Law enforcement officers will also have instant access to the system during roadside stops.

Collen Msibi from the Department of Transport says it’s just one of many initiatives aimed at improving safety on the country’s roads.

"It's basically a register if you want to see the history of your traffic fines. It doesn’t mean that certain people will make it to the list and others won't, everybody will be on that. If you’ve committed a traffic infringement, you will appear on the system. Everything will be on one database,” said Msibi.