Understanding AARTO – The impact on your business and employees
The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act represents a significant shift in how road traffic violations are enforced in South Africa.
With the effective date of 1 July 2026 officially announced for 62 municipalities, it is crucial for businesses, operators, fleet managers, HR professionals, and individual drivers to understand their rights, responsibilities, and the practical implications of AARTO.
This course provides a comprehensive, module-based breakdown of the AARTO process, from the issuing of infringement notices to the enforcement of demerit points and the potential suspension or cancellation of licences. It is designed to equip attendees with practical tools and legal knowledge to navigate this system confidently and compliantly.
Included in the course material is a generic AARTO workplace policy with supporting templates that can be introduced in any workplace.
Course Content
Module 1: What is AARTO?
Module 2: How does it work?
- The Infringement Notice
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- How can infringements (fines) be served
- The timeframe
- How to nominate the driver
- How to pay the discounted fine
- Representations to the RTIA
- The Appeals Tribunal
- The courtesy letter
- The enforcement order
- Fees
Module 3: Demerit points
- How many demerit points before licence is suspended?
- Operators
- Demerit points – exclusions
- What happens if licence is suspended
- What happens if licence is cancelled
- How to get a licence back
- Traffic charges (fines and demerit points)
Module 4: AARTO and your business
- AARTO and your employees
- Record keeping
- Verification of demerit points for your drivers
- Your policies (generic policy included)
- How to implement new policies
- Disciplinary measures against the employee
- How to deal with incapacity (licences suspended)
Upon completion of the course delegates will be able to:
- The AARTO system: What it is, how it differs from current enforcement methods, and why it matters.
- Infringement notices: How fines are served, timelines involved, and the legal options available (nomination of driver, payment, representation, appeals).
- Administrative processes: Courtesy letters, enforcement orders, and the related fee structures.
- Demerit points: How points are allocated, thresholds for suspension or cancellation, and how to regain your licence.
- Practical business application: Managing employee compliance, record-keeping obligations, verifying demerit statuses, and implementing or updating internal policies—including disciplinary and incapacity procedures.
This course is not only about compliance—it’s about risk mitigation, operational continuity, and ensuring accountability within your organisation under the evolving AARTO framework.
The course will be useful for:
- Fleet operators and logistics managers who need to track and manage drivers’ demerit statuses and ensure compliance.
- HR professionals and employers responsible for policy implementation and employee conduct.
- Business owners whose operations involve company or pool vehicles.
- Drivers and vehicle operators seeking to understand how infringements affect their licences and legal standing.
- Legal and compliance officers needing to stay informed of enforcement mechanisms and procedures.
Registration fee:
- Price per delegate for the interactive online presentation
- Includes course material and certificates.
Course material will only be made available to paid participants.
Seats are limited. Early booking is essential.