Driver affected by Fine and Demerit System

Question

Good Day, could you please advise whether the Fine and Demerit system applies to vehicles above 3,500kg only. What about the ordinary man in the street in his passenger vehicle? Is any part of this system applicable to him?

Answer

Dear Denis

Thank you for your enquiry.   Indeed the Points Demerit System will apply to ordinary light passenger/delivery vehicles too.  Upon implementation, the applicable demerit points will be levied for infringements.  Kindly note that currently, the points demerit system is not yet effected but only used as an educational tool to inform motorists of the number of points that would have been allocated to their records, were the system already effected.  This is being used to effect a positive behavioural change on motorists to comply with the law and drive more responsibly.

Regards
Japh