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Unpaid traffic fines put the brakes on renewing licences, says Outa
The RTIA is not complying with process on outstanding traffic fines and enforcement orders, says the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse
29 October 2020 - 16:25
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has said some motorists are being unfairly prevented from renewing licences unless they pay traffic fines they don’t know about.
The organisation said the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has flouted the law by not ensuring motorists are aware they have infringement notices for unpaid fines. Outa said it has received numerous complaints from motorists with outstanding enforcement orders that will prevent them from renewing their vehicle or driving licences...
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