Aarto Training

Liderazgo Training

Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Training

Course Overview

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act represents a significant shift in how road traffic violations are enforced in South Africa. With the first phase of AARTO’s national rollout set to begin on 1 December 2025, following its promulgation by President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa is taking its initial steps toward overhauling road traffic enforcement.
This course provides a comprehensive, module-based breakdown of the AARTO process—from the issuing of infringement notices to the enforcement of demerit points and the potential suspension or cancellation of licences.
It is designed to equip attendees with practical tools and legal knowledge to navigate this system confidently and compliantly.

Course Duration

1 Day – 08:00 am – 13:00 pm

Course Includes

• Generic AARTO workplace policy
• Course material (manual)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand what the AARTO system is, how it differs from current enforcement methods, and why it matters.
• Identify and interpret infringement notices, service processes, timeframes, and available legal remedies.
• Apply knowledge of administrative processes including courtesy letters, enforcement orders, and fee structures.
• Manage demerit points—allocation, thresholds for suspension or cancellation, and licence reinstatement.
• Implement AARTO compliance within the workplace, including employee monitoring, record keeping, policy enforcement, and disciplinary action.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to AARTO

• Background and purpose of AARTO
• National rollout and implementation timeline
• Key differences between AARTO and the Criminal Procedure Act

Module 2: The AARTO Process

• The Infringement Notice
• Methods of serving infringement notices (electronic, postal, physical)
• Understanding timeframes for payment or response
• Nominating the driver
• Paying discounted fines
• Making representations to the RTIA
• Appeals process and the Appeals Tribunal
• Courtesy letters and enforcement orders
• Administrative fees

Module 3: Demerit Points System

• Allocation of demerit points for infringements
• Demerit point thresholds for licence suspension and cancellation
• Operator responsibilities and exclusions
• Procedures for suspended or cancelled licences
• Steps to reinstate a licence
• Traffic charges and related penalties

Module 4: AARTO and the Workplace

• Employer and employee responsibilities
• Monitoring driver compliance and demerit points
• Record keeping and verification processes
• Integrating AARTO into workplace policies
• Implementing disciplinary measures and incapacity procedures
• Introducing the AARTO workplace policy (template provided)

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Fleet operators and logistics managers
• HR professionals and employers
• Business owners with company or pool vehicles
• Drivers and vehicle operators
• Legal, compliance, and SHEQ officers

Assessment and Certification

• Class activities included
• Certificate of Completion issued upon successful completion

Training Aids

• Slide presentation
• Case studies and discussion activities
• Generic workplace policy template
• Course manual