AARTO Launch Dates Confirmed as National Rollout Is Officially Gazetted by President Ramaphosa

Rollout of demerit system for drivers to expand in December

Aarto finally gets the green light after repeated postponements but potential glitches raise concern

AARTO launch dates confirmed as national rollout is officially gazetted by President Ramaphosa

Government announces start date for driving licence demerits

Phased rollout of Aarto will start in December at certain municipalities, followed by demerit system next year

New AARTO demerit point system locked into law: ALL the key dates

The Department of Transport has officially gazetted new rollout dates for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act, confirming that the long-delayed national demerit point system will take effect on 1 September 2026. This marks the most definitive timeline yet for the controversial system, following years of legal challenges, misinformation, and shifting deadlines. Key Rollout Phases The implementation of the AARTO sy…

AARTO Rollout Dates Gazetted As Ramaphosa Signs Proclamation

The rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Act (AARTO) has now been officially gazetted following the signing of a proclamation by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday. According to the Government Gazette dated 1 August, most sections of the Act will take effect on 1 December 2025 in key metros. The remaining municipalities will come on board from 1 April 2026. Sections 26 to 28 of the Act, which include the…