AARTO Document Library
The complete Government Gazette No. 54922 (30 June 2026), broken into chapters for your convenience, plus all official AARTO forms prescribed under Schedule 1. Click any document to download the PDF.
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GG 54922
30 June 2026
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Government Gazette No. 54922 — 30 June 2026
This is the authoritative gazette introducing the current AARTO Regulations. We have split it into individual chapters so you can go directly to the section relevant to you, rather than navigating a 500+ page document.
Proclamations — Commencement Instruments
GG 5491729 Jun 2026697 KB
Proclamation 322 of 2026
Brings the AARTO Act 46 of 1998 (as amended) into force in 62 municipalities from 1 July 2026. Published 29 June 2026.
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GG 5491829 Jun 2026489 KB
Proclamation 323 of 2026
Brings the AARTO Amendment Act 4 of 2019 into force in 62 municipalities from 1 July 2026. Published 29 June 2026.
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Regulations — Chapter by Chapter
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Chapter 1 — Interpretation & Definitions
Definitions of key terms used throughout the AARTO Regulations.
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Chapter 2 — Adjudication Procedure
Infringement notices, courtesy letters, enforcement orders, nomination of driver, and representations.
418 KB
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Chapter 3 — Appeals Tribunal
Nominations to the Tribunal, rules of procedure, lodging of appeals and reviews, condonation, and records.
188 KB
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Chapter 4 — Penalties, Discount, Fees & Costs
Prescribed penalty amounts, the 50% early-payment discount, courtesy-letter and enforcement-order fees.
159 KB
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Chapter 5 — Demerit Points & Rehabilitation
Demerit point allocation, thresholds, disqualification, licence cancellation, and rehabilitation programmes.
438 KB
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Chapter 6 — Manner of Payment
Payment channels, instalment arrangements, late payment, refunds, and dishonoured payments.
231 KB
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Chapter 7 — Record Keeping
The National Road Traffic Offences Register — maintenance, access, and data requirements.
152 KB
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Chapter 8 — Service of Documents
Personal service, registered post, electronic service (email / SMS / WhatsApp), and re-service provisions.
349 KB
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Chapter 9 — General Provisions & AARTO Forms
Application and appeal procedure, suspect or unverified notices, all AARTO forms (Schedule 1), transitional provisions and repeal. Chapter 9 contains the full Schedule 1 forms library — see the individual form downloads below.
↓ Individual forms available below
Schedule 1 — Individual Form Downloads
Complete Schedules
Schedule 1
Schedule 1 — Official Forms
Complete list and specimens of all official AARTO forms, as gazetted in Government Gazette No. 54922, 30 June 2026.
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Schedule 2
Schedule 2 — Fees & Penalty Units
Schedule of penalty unit values, fees payable at each stage (infringement notice, courtesy letter, enforcement order), and prescribed monetary amounts.
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Schedule 3 (charge codes & penalties) is available as a searchable table at /schedule3.
Infringement Notices
6 formsAARTO 01604 KB
Infringement Notice — Handwritten (roadside, served in person)
Infringement notice completed by hand at the roadside and served in person. The reverse provides payment details, available options and general information.
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AARTO 02229 KB
Infringement Notice — Electronic (printed, served in person or by mail)
Infringement notice completed electronically at the roadside, printed and served in person or by electronic/registered mail. The reverse provides payment details, available options and general information.
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AARTO 03173 KB
Infringement Notice — Camera / Other (served by mail or in person)
Infringement notice for camera and other infringements, served by electronic/registered mail or in person other than at the roadside. The reverse provides payment details, available options and general information.
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AARTO 03a179 KB
Operator Infringement Notice (served by mail, following AARTO 01)
Operator infringement notice served by electronic or registered mail following the issue of AARTO 01.
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AARTO 03b173 KB
Infringement Notice — Unattended Vehicle (served by mail, following AARTO 31)
Infringement notice for an unattended vehicle, served by electronic or registered mail following AARTO 31.
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AARTO 31257 KB
Handwritten Notice — Unattended Vehicle (placed on vehicle)
Handwritten notice placed on an unattended vehicle. Followed up by AARTO 03b sent by mail.
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Driver Nominations
2 formsAARTO 07132 KB
Nomination of Driver or Person in Control
Used by a vehicle owner or registered operator to nominate the actual driver or person in control at the time of the alleged infringement, transferring liability and demerit points to that person.
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AARTO 07a / 07b145 KB
Nomination Outcome — Successful / Unsuccessful
Notification of the outcome of a nomination: 07a confirms a successful nomination; 07b advises that the nomination was unsuccessful.
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Representations
5 formsAARTO 08159 KB
Representation
Written submission disputing an infringement notice — for example on grounds of mistaken identity, a procedural defect, or that the infringement did not occur.
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AARTO 08a106 KB
Notification — Suspect or False Prosecution
Notification by the infringer alleging suspect or false prosecution.
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AARTO 09a110 KB
Representation Outcome — Successful on All Charges
Notification of the result of a representation where the infringer was successful on all charges.
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AARTO 09b136 KB
Representation Outcome — Unsuccessful on All Charges
Notification of the result of a representation where the infringer was unsuccessful on all charges.
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AARTO 09c140 KB
Representation Outcome — Successful on Main Charge, Unsuccessful on Alternative
Notification of a mixed representation outcome: successful on the main charge but unsuccessful on the alternative charge.
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Payments & Instalments
7 formsAARTO 04155 KB
Notification to Pay in Instalments
Application to pay the penalty and associated fees in instalments, as permitted under section 19B of the Act.
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AARTO 06141 KB
Confirmation of Instalment Arrangement
Confirmation to the infringer that an instalment payment arrangement has been accepted.
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AARTO 16143 KB
Notification of Dishonoured Instalment
Notification that an instalment payment has been dishonoured, triggering further consequences under the Act.
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AARTO 17136 KB
Notification of Partial Payment
Notification acknowledging that a partial payment has been received.
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AARTO 20139 KB
Receipt of Payment
Official receipt issued for a payment made against an infringement penalty or associated fees.
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AARTO 25117 KB
Application for Refunding of Monies
Application for a refund of monies paid, for example where an overpayment was made.
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AARTO 25a125 KB
Notification of Result — Application for Refund
Notification of the outcome of an application for a refund of monies.
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Enforcement Orders
4 formsAARTO 12165 KB
Courtesy Letter
Courtesy letter issued when an infringer has not responded to the original infringement notice. Payment of the penalty plus the courtesy-letter fee is required within 28 days.
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AARTO 13176 KB
Enforcement Order
Formal enforcement order issued by the Registrar when an infringer fails to respond to a courtesy letter. All penalties and fees become immediately payable.
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AARTO 14127 KB
Application for Revocation of an Enforcement Order
Application to have an enforcement order revoked.
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AARTO 15157 KB
Notification of Result — Revocation of Enforcement Order
Notification of the outcome of an application for revocation of an enforcement order.
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Demerit Points & Licence Suspension
7 formsAARTO 18140 KB
Notification of Demerit Point Allocation
Notification to the infringer that demerit points have been recorded against their licence, PrDP or operator card.
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AARTO 21159 KB
Notification — Suspensions and/or Cancellations
Notification to the infringer of a suspension or cancellation of their driving licence, professional driving permit (PrDP) or operator card.
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AARTO 22182 KB
Notification of Revocation — Suspensions and/or Cancellations
Notification that a suspension or cancellation of a driving licence, PrDP or operator card has been revoked.
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AARTO 23109 KB
Application for Return of Suspended Driving Licence / PrDP / Operator Card
Application submitted after a suspension period ends to have a surrendered driving licence, PrDP or operator card returned.
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AARTO 23a130 KB
Proof of Documents Surrendered
Proof issued to an infringer confirming that their driving licence, PrDP or operator card has been surrendered for the duration of the suspension.
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AARTO 27142 KB
Permission to Access Demerit Points Status
Form authorising access to a person's demerit points history held in the National Contraventions Register.
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AARTO 28223 KB
Demerit Point Status
Official statement of a person's current accumulated demerit points.
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Appeals Tribunal
5 formsAARTO 10A116 KB
Application of Appeal
Application to the AARTO Appeals Tribunal, lodged after an unsuccessful representation. Must be submitted within 30 days of the Representations Officer's decision, together with the prescribed fee.
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AARTO 10Aa124 KB
Notification — Incomplete Form 10A
Notification that the appeal application (Form 10A) has not been completed correctly and must be resubmitted.
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AARTO 10Ab122 KB
Notification — Rejection of Review or Appeal
Notification that the Tribunal has rejected the review or appeal application.
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AARTO 10Ac136 KB
Notification of Hearing / Sitting
Notification to the appellant of the date, time and venue of the Tribunal hearing or sitting.
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AARTO 10Ad134 KB
Notification of Outcome — Review or Appeal
Notification of the Tribunal's decision on the review or appeal.
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Rehabilitation Programme
4 formsAARTO 11A98 KB
Application for Attendance of a Rehabilitation Programme
Application by a habitual infringer to attend the AARTO rehabilitation programme, available where a licence or operator card has been cancelled following a third disqualification.
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AARTO 11Aa141 KB
Result — Rehabilitation Programme Successfully Completed
Notification that the rehabilitation programme has been successfully completed.
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AARTO 11Ab138 KB
Notification — Rehabilitation Programme Not Successfully Completed
Notification that the rehabilitation programme was not successfully completed.
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AARTO 11Ac109 KB
Notification — Rehabilitation Programme Outcome (Additional)
Additional notification relating to the outcome of the rehabilitation programme.
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Offences & Summons
3 formsAARTO 32439 KB
Record of Particulars of an Offence — Handwritten (roadside, served in person)
Record of particulars of a traffic offence completed by hand at the roadside and served in person.
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AARTO 33155 KB
Notice of Summons — Camera Offence
Notice that a summons will be issued for a traffic offence detected by camera.
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AARTO 33a165 KB
Notice of Summons — Operator
Notice that a summons will be issued to the registered operator.
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Other
2 formsAARTO 34106 KB
Application for Condonation
Application for condonation of a late or irregular act under the AARTO process.
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AARTO 36190 KB
Notification of Cancelled Application
Notification to an infringer that their application — for a representation, revocation of enforcement order, or nomination of driver — has been cancelled.
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Source: Schedule 1 of the AARTO Regulations, Government Gazette No. 54922, 30 June 2026. Forms are provided for reference — always confirm you are using the current version from rtia.co.za.