NEWS 25 JUL 2023 MICHAEL TAYLOR New Cape Town road laws are here - How to make sure your car doesn’t get impounded  Cape Town’s amended traffic by-laws have officially gone into effect, introducing several new penalties for motorists that can result in their vehicles being impounded. Mayoral committee member for safety and security, Alderman JP Smith, said that the new by-laws were implemented as part of an effort to combat “the trend of insolence and carnage on Cape Town’s roads.” The new legislation was first made available for public participation in October 2019 where it received more than 1,800 comments, before finally being promulgated for the 2023 financial year which began in July, reported CapeTownETC. New penalties to watch out for Under the amended 2021 traffic by-laws, Cape Town’s authorities can now impound a car and fine the owner for any of the following offences: Vehicles that have been illegally modified Vehicles with defective lights between the hours of sunset and sunrise Vehicles with missing number plates, or plates that have not been properly secured Vehicles that are not roadworthy in accordance with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) code for various categories of motor vehicles. Additionally, the updated legislation now allows traffic police to impound cars that are unlicensed, or are being driven by a person without a licence. Failing to stop when ordered to do so by a police or traffic official can also result in your wheels getting locked up, and drivers arrested for negligent and reckless driving, or for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, will have their vehicles taken away until court proceedings are complete. The legislation also makes provisions for illegal street racing, drifting, and spinning, stating that anyone who attends these events, not just the drivers, can have their cars impounded. When a vehicle is taken, an official should issue the owner a receipt with the following information: The current state of the vehicle Where the vehicle will be held The contents present within the vehicle The process to be followed in order to release the vehicle The new laws have drawn criticism from the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), which argues that it will impact thousands of taxi drivers and has the potential to drive large parts of the industry out of business. Tags CAPE TOWN Share What you need to earn to afford the new Mazda CX-60 36 engines stolen from Ford factory in Pretoria Show comments FOLLOW US Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on CZcams SUBSCRIBE POLL Which R1-million Ford Ranger would you rather buy? Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X Ford Ranger Raptor View Results POPULAR NEWS  NEWS New Mitsubishi Triton Athlete for South Africa - Pricing  NEWS New Toyota GR Corolla officially goes on sale in South Africa - What's available  NEWS New Kia Sorento revealed - Details you need to know  NEWS Toyota prematurely dismisses 1,000 factory workers in China - Blames electric cars  NEWS China's Chery smashes major milestone in South Africa - Launches extended warranty and service plans READ NOW  NEWS New Mitsubishi Triton Athlete for South Africa - Pricing 25 JUL 2023  NEWS New Toyota GR Corolla officially goes on sale in South Africa - What's available 25 JUL 2023  NEWS New Kia Sorento revealed - Details you need to know 25 JUL 2023  NEWS Toyota prematurely dismisses 1,000 factory workers in China - Blames electric cars 25 JUL 2023  NEWS China's Chery smashes major milestone in South Africa - Launches extended warranty and service plans 25 JUL 2023  NEWS 36 engines stolen from Ford factory in Pretoria 25 JUL 2023  About Us TopAuto is the best source of motoring news in South Africa. Read about the latest news, reviews, analysis, features, and advice. Broad Media mybroadband.co.za businesstech.co.za topauto.co.za Follow Us Facebook Twitter Instagram CZcams Contact Us news@topauto.co.za Advertise with us
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25 JUL 2023
MICHAEL TAYLOR
New Cape Town road laws are here - How to make sure your car doesn’t get impounded

Cape Town’s amended traffic by-laws have officially gone into effect, introducing several new penalties for motorists that can result in their vehicles being impounded.
Mayoral committee member for safety and security, Alderman JP Smith, said that the new by-laws were implemented as part of an effort to combat “the trend of insolence and carnage on Cape Town’s roads.”
The new legislation was first made available for public participation in October 2019 where it received more than 1,800 comments, before finally being promulgated for the 2023 financial year which began in July, reported CapeTownETC.
New penalties to watch out for
Under the amended 2021 traffic by-laws, Cape Town’s authorities can now impound a car and fine the owner for any of the following offences:
Vehicles that have been illegally modified
Vehicles with defective lights between the hours of sunset and sunrise
Vehicles with missing number plates, or plates that have not been properly secured
Vehicles that are not roadworthy in accordance with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) code for various categories of motor vehicles.
Additionally, the updated legislation now allows traffic police to impound cars that are unlicensed, or are being driven by a person without a licence.
Failing to stop when ordered to do so by a police or traffic official can also result in your wheels getting locked up, and drivers arrested for negligent and reckless driving, or for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, will have their vehicles taken away until court proceedings are complete.
The legislation also makes provisions for illegal street racing, drifting, and spinning, stating that anyone who attends these events, not just the drivers, can have their cars impounded.
When a vehicle is taken, an official should issue the owner a receipt with the following information:
The current state of the vehicle
Where the vehicle will be held
The contents present within the vehicle
The process to be followed in order to release the vehicle
The new laws have drawn criticism from the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), which argues that it will impact thousands of taxi drivers and has the potential to drive large parts of the industry out of business.
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