AARTO Phase 2: what businesses need to know and do to avoid costly penalties

Every fine issued to a company vehicle is now linked directly to its official Business Registration Number via eNaTIS

The second phase of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, otherwise known as AARTO Phase 2, has officially kicked off in South Africa.

After being initially rolled out in 62 municipalities, the system is now being extended to a further 151 municipalities across the country.

Although the dreaded demerit points system is not due to come into effect until 2027, businesses have been urged to ensure that all the correct systems are in place for its implementation. Failing to do so could bring some very inconvenient consequences for companies.

Now that AARTO is an active regulatory reality with immediate administrative and financial implications, MasterDrive CEO Eugene Herbert says companies should respond quickly to avoid disruption.