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South Africa delays AARTO demerit system rollout to July 2026 due to unprepared municipalities.
South Africa has delayed the nationwide rollout of its AARTO demerit system from December 2025 to July 2026 due to unmet readiness requirements, including incomplete staff training, inconsistent municipal systems, and funding shortfalls.
The Department of Transport cited ongoing assessments showing many municipalities were unprepared, prompting the postponement to ensure a more effective and consistent implementation.
The system, designed to handle traffic offences administratively and reduce court backlogs, will roll out in phases, with exact timelines to be announced.
Critics remain concerned about the system’s focus on revenue, centralised appeals, and potential constitutional issues, while some provinces, including the Western Cape, have sought exemptions, raising questions about nationwide uniformity.
Sudáfrica retrasa el despliegue del sistema AARTO demerit hasta julio de 2026 debido a los municipios no preparados.