Complete guide to AARTO demerit points in South Africa. Learn what demerit points are, how they work, how points are allocated, demerit point limits, and consequences of accumulating demerits.
AARTO demerit points are part of South Africa's Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system, designed to improve road safety by penalizing traffic violations with demerit points. Understanding how demerit points work, how they're allocated, and their consequences helps you maintain a clean driving record. This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about AARTO demerit points.
AARTO (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences):
AARTO Objectives:
Demerit Points:
Purpose:
How Points Are Allocated:
Point Allocation Process:
Common Demerit Point Values:
Examples:
Point Limits:
License Suspension:
At Different Point Levels:
1-5 Points:
6-11 Points:
12-14 Points:
15+ Points:
Point Reduction:
To Reduce Points:
Online Check:
Other Methods:
Minor Offenses (1-2 Points):
Moderate Offenses (3-4 Points):
Serious Offenses (5-6 Points):
Very Serious Offenses (7+ Points):
To Avoid Points:
AARTO demerit points are points allocated to your driver's license for traffic violations. Points accumulate on your record and can result in license suspension at 15 points.
The maximum is 15 points. Your license is suspended at 15 points for 3 months. Points reduce by 1 point every 3 months of clean driving.
Check online via AARTO website by entering your driver's license number or ID number. You can also contact or visit the traffic department to check your point status.
Points reduce automatically by 1 point every 3 months if you have no traffic violations. No action is needed - points reduce gradually with clean driving.
At 15 points, your driver's license is suspended for 3 months. You cannot drive during suspension. After suspension, points reset and you can reapply for your license.
AARTO demerit points are allocated for traffic violations and accumulate on your driving record. The maximum is 15 points, with license suspension occurring at 15 points for 3 months. Points reduce by 1 point every 3 months of clean driving. Check your points online via AARTO website, drive safely to avoid violations, and maintain a clean driving record. Understanding demerit points helps you stay compliant and avoid license suspension.
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