Motorists don’t have to pay fines on the spot when caught, says JMPD

In Johannesburg and Tshwane, the local government uses the Aarto system. “We do advise motorists that they should pay the fines, for various reasons. In Johannesburg, we use the Aarto system and with that system a motorist is not obliged to pay at the roadblock. However, we advise payment at the roadblock,” Fihla said. On what motorists should do when pressured to pay a fine, he said: “The motorists have a right to take it up. First, they can contact the JMPD internal affairs unit and explain the ordeal or they can litigate against the city and the department regarding an…