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Traffic cops can’t arrest you for outstanding fines - JPSA

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The Road Traffic Management Corporation has said traffic officers were being deployed on all major routes around the country and that motorists found with...

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    2496 days ago
  • FILE: The South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) said no arrest warrants are being issued over e-toll fines and has urged motorists to report cases of this nature. Picture: EWN.

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    2826 days ago
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