Discussion | Phase 2 of the AARTO rollout kicks in for municipalities from July 1

A major shift in South Africa's Road Traffic Enforcement System is now underway; following the Gauteng High Court's dismissal of the South African Local Government Association's (SALGA) urgent application to halt the rollout, Phase 2 of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences, better known as AARTO, officially came into effect on 1 July.

The expansion of AARTO to 62 municipalities marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts to reform traffic law enforcement.

While the de-merit points system is only expected to be implemented in 2027, motorists, businesses and fleet operators are already expected to comply with new administrative processes and enforcement measures.

Supporters argue that AARTO will strengthen road safety, improve accountability and create a more efficient system for dealing with traffic infringements.

Critics, however, have questioned whether municipalities have the capacity to implement the system effectively, and whether the concerns raised by local government have been adequately addressed.

Joining us to unpack this is SALGA Spokesperson and its Portfolio Head of built Environment, Seana Nkahle.

We are also joined by Spokesperson for the Road Traffic Infringement Agency, Monde Mkalipi.


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