The points-demerit system has the potential to enhance road safety, significantly decrease road fatalities, and save lives
The rollout of the demerit system is set to commence nationally in collaboration with local municipalities and traffic agencies. File photo.South Africa is infamous for traffic infringements, reports of corruption among traffic officials, and high accident rates. As a result, road fatalities remain a significant cause of death in the country.
And despite some trepidation from the public, the system has the potential to enhance road safety, significantly decrease road fatalities and save lives.Our system is fraught with bribery and illegal practices. Motorists do not adhere to traffic laws, placing immense pressure on the traffic system, and causing collisions and a high mortality rate. This combination of unsafe roads and unskilled drivers have contributed to unacceptably high road fatality statistics.
More severe consequences, such as licence suspension and possible cancellation, will make drivers more careful and make it easier for our traffic officers to enforce the law. This will help to create a new culture of voluntary compliance with traffic laws among drivers. Additionally, while under suspension, reckless drivers will not be allowed on the roads, making it safer for others.
But the reality is that we need to make roads safer and implement traffic rules more strictly. Previous attempts at addressing the issue through education and awareness campaigns have not been successful, and drastic changes are now needed to improve road safety and curtail road deaths.
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