Parking
Parking No person shall park a vehicle on the roadway of a public road— with a direction given by a traffic officer; for any cause beyond the control of the driver/rider; in any place where “Stopping” is not permitted; in contravention of any road traffic sign; on the same side as a fire hydrant within […]
Reporting an Accident
Reporting an Accident If you are involved in an accident while driving, and you are not badly injured, the first thing you must do is stop, check to see if anyone is injured, and provide assistance to the injured where possible. You must give your name, driving licence, address and vehicle registration detail (and, if […]
Fuel Tank, Electrical Wiring and Battery
Fuel Tank, Electrical Wiring and Battery A motor vehicle may not be used on a public road— if the fuel tank, carburettor, fuel receptacle or fuel pipes thereof is defective or so exposed that it constitutes a source of danger; if the fuel tank is not fitted with an effective cap; or unless the electrical […]
Stopping
Stopping No person shall stop a vehicle on the roadway of a public road- except in order to avoid an accident; with a direction given by a traffic officer; for any cause beyond the control of the driver/rider; alongside or opposite an excavation or obstruction on the public road if other traffic would be obstructed […]
Tips for Dealing with Accidents
Tips for Dealing with Accidents If you are first on the scene of a crash, your actions could help save the lives of the people involved in the crash and make it safer for other drivers coming upon the crash scene. In the event of an accident, you should Stop your vehicle immediately and park […]
Engine
Engine A light and heavy motor vehicle may not be used on a public road, unless the engine thereof is so covered as not to be a source of danger.
Basic First Aid
Basic First Aid Ideally, you should enrol in a recognised first aid course so you can learn techniques such as cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation under proper supervision. This will make you confident and capable of using first aid if you have to. If a victim has spinal injuries, moving them may only worsen […]
Emergency Warning Signs
Emergency Warning Signs (Triangles) Any heavy motor vehicle (GVM exceeds 3500kg), all goods vehicles, minibuses and busses, (excluding motor cars, ambulances and motorcycles) may not be used on a public road, unless there is carried on such vehicle at least one emergency warning sign. Provided that in the case of a combination of motor vehicles […]
Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods
Accidents Involving Dangerous Goods If you come across a crash involving a vehicle that is carrying dangerous goods, you will need to be extremely careful. Never make a rescue attempt unless you are sure you are not endangering yourself by coming into contact with dangerous substances. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods must display a placard that […]