(1) The issuance of road traffic related fines directly to the owner of the motor vehicle is not in line with the provisions of section 341 of CPA read with the regulation 336 of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000. In most instances the relevant prosecutors withdraw the charges as the notice was not properly issued. The Department will engage with the Road Traffic Management Corporation to advise the authorities to issue fines in accordance with the prescripts of legislation.
(2) The matter has not been brought to the attention of the Department, however we will be engaging with the Road Traffic Management Corporation to ensure that such practice is discontinued.
(3) Yes, it is still applicable.
(a) The Department is not considering any proposed amendment of the regulation at this moment.
(b) Based on the reply provided in (a) above (i) and (ii) falls away.