It is an offence for any driver who is involved in an accident to drink alcohol or take a narcotic drug, except when these are ordered or administered by a medical practitioner, until he or she has reported the accident to a traffic or police officer and, if so required by that officer, has been medically examined.
Any person who fails to comply may be fined up to R4000 or imprisoned for up to one year, or both.
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Introduction Trucking Wellness (TW) is an initiative of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), which was launched in 1999. The aim of Trucking Wellness is to provide primary healthcare to those employed within the Road Freight and Logistics (RFL)
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Identification of a victim of a road crash is a critical, time-sensitive process that directly influences survival, treatment decisions, and family notification. Drawing on guidance from the Arrive Alive road safety initiative in South Africa and broader trauma care principles, effective identification
The Arrive Alive website supports those individuals and institutions who take the initiative to arrange road safety conferences in South Africa. We believe that this contributes to greater awareness of road safety and could assist in planning effective road safety strategies. 17th Annual Road Safety
Introduction South Africa is a beautiful country and one of the best places for a road trip. Sadly, too many road users are guilty of spoiling its beauty when they litter from their vehicles. Litter does not only reflect badly on our community but comes at a terrible cost with a far-reaching impact
Many road fatalities are caused by accidents wherein pedestrians are involved. Many of these fatalities may be prevented through the application of some basic principles. The following safety hints should be applied: Be aware that many informal settlements are situated alongside main roads and
