South Africa: Traffic Violations, a Racket?

In South Africa, unpaid traffic fines are a growing concern, Police arrest motorists agressively using random road blocks all accross the country in in every major city. The Metro police are out to cash in on the speeding fines as it is easy and a good revenue of income from the public.

One problem, what if the traffic fine issued is invalid? Guilt is irrelevant in most cases. Only one thing matters. Did the Police Officer follow the legal guidelines during the fining process?

Recently in the news media and in the news papers, the abuse of power has been highlighted. Mnet's Carte' Blanche and SABC3 Special Assignment have covered this debacle closely. Are your traffic fines valid or, are they just an easy way for the police to buck the system and stick their hands in your pockets?

Most citizens feel it is all about money.

What is a Valid Fine?

The police know how easy it is to win in court. Citizens rarely raise a fuss. So, they are quick to make mistakes.. Its more of an issue of finances, Not protecting the public.

The Metro Police typically avoid this argument.

Here are things that MUST be considered when validating a Traffic Fine:

- Checking that the fines don't have irregularities before sending them.
- Using equipment with out training or knowledge, which is against the law.
- Tampering with photographic evidence to make you look guilty.
- Arresting people on invalid and illegal summonses served.

Before you pay for your Outstanding Traffic Fine, these are only a short bullet point list of a handful of what are hundreds of possible points that can have your fines thrown out of court in an instant.

Before paying for any outstanding traffic fines which could be invalid. We must be guilty to be required to pay a fine and judges aren't out to get us. Just the Police! :) Don't make the police's job easy.

It is reported that around 80% -90% of traffic fines issued in South Africa when speed measuring devices are used have some form of irregularities found on them. This is a shocking statistic.

Irregularities like those listed above are enough to cause traffic fines to be forgiven every day in South Africa.

Unfortunately, the issues we are talking about here are rarely overseen or closely regulated. If you've admitted guilt, all rulings are final. There are no refunds.

{Is there any real justice?|Where is the justice in that?|When will we see justice? The public need to get informed. Join online groups and forums, sign-up for newsletters, get your hands on some reading material.

Learn the secrets to getting traffic fines dropped or greatly reduced. It is entirely ethical and legal.

Stop paying for invalid fines. Your rights are important. Become aware of them and stand up for them.

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