Aggressive driving is putting lives at risk on SA's roads

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Experts are warning South African motorists are putting lives at risk by aggressive, thoughtless and dangerous driving on our roads.

This week’s ruling by the Constitutional Court which upholds the contentious AARTO act has sparked worries that motorists could have their licences suspended for bad driving, when the new demerit system comes into effect in 2025.

But those keeping track of driver behaviour are warning we have bigger fish to fry around road safety in general.

HOT 1027's Tara Penny has more…
15 Jul 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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