More than 30 vehicles impounded by law enforcement in Emalahleni

As part of its month-long Transport Month activities, the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport impounded 35 vehicles

The operation was held on Wednesday, 0ctober 11 during the law enforcement operation in eMalahleni. The focus of the operation was on scholar or learner transport in the province. All the vehicles impounded, were operating in contravention of the provisions of the National Land Transport Act (NLTA) which requires that all vehicles conveying passengers for reward must apply for an Operating License.

One of the scholar transport vehicles impounded during an operation held on Wednesday, 0ctober 11. (Photo provided)

All impounded vehicles will be released upon payment of between R2 000 to R2 500 fines issued by transport inspectors. The department calls upon all operators in the province who are involved in the conveyance of learners or scholars to apply for the relevant operating license as required by the Act.

Children travelling to school in an unsafe vehicle which was impounded during an operation. (Photo provided)

Applications can be made at all our regional Provincial Regulatory Entity (Operating License section) which can be found in Kwamhlanga, Ermelo, Thulamahashe and Mbombela. It is also important to note that licenses are only issued to minibuses which are taxi recapitalisation compliant.

Impounded scholar transport vehicles kept at the Witbank Police Station after an operation. (Photo provided)

The department does not issue operating licenses to bakkies. Vehicles operating without licenses run the risk of litigation during accident insurance settlement disputes and complications when applying for Road Accident Fund.

The department will continue with these law enforcement operations throughout the month in other parts of the province as part of Transport Month.

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