AARTO for Companies, Fleets and E-hailing Drivers
Under AARTO, a fine on a company vehicle does not automatically land on the driver. It is served on the company, and if the company does not deal with it correctly and on time, the…
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AARTO Rollout: The Timeline and What Is Live Now
AARTO has been promised, and delayed, for the better part of two decades. In 2026 it is finally rolling out nationally, but in phases, municipality by municipality, and the demerit points…
How to Dispute an AARTO Fine With a Representation
If you believe an AARTO fine is wrong, you do not have to pay it. Under the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act, you can formally contest an AARTO infringement…
AARTO Demerit Points List: How Points Work and When You Lose Your Licence
Under the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act, a traffic fine is no longer a once-off payment. From 1 September 2026, every offence also adds demerit points to…
What Is an AARTO Enforcement Order and How Do You Revoke It?
An AARTO enforcement order is the third and most serious stage of the traffic fine process under the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act. It is issued when you…
What Is an AARTO Courtesy Letter and What Should You Do?
An AARTO courtesy letter is the second stage of the traffic fine process under the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act. You receive one when you do nothing about…
What Is an AARTO Infringement Notice? Your Four Options Explained
An AARTO infringement notice is the formal name for a traffic fine issued under the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act, the system that is replacing the old…
How AARTO Works in South Africa
AARTO is the biggest change to South African traffic law in decades. It replaces the old system, where a traffic fine was a once-off payment you could ignore or challenge in court, with an…