Long queues and seemingly overwhelmed and inept licensing centre staff already frustrate motorists.
And a new draft regulations to compel motorists to take practical tests and answer sets of as yet undetermined questions before renewing their driving licences is set to frustrate them even more.
The latest move — which transport department spokesman Tiyani Rikhotso said described as “extraordinary situations…for extraordinary measures” - has been slammed by advocacy groups‚ who label it impractical and say it does not address the root cause of road deaths — corruption.
“It’s putting the cart before the horse‚” said Justice Project chairman Howard Dembovsky.
Critics have also warned of the economic impact of the new restrictions on trucks.
Licence to drive motorists crazy
Long queues and seemingly overwhelmed and inept licensing centre staff already frustrate motorists.
And a new draft regulations to compel motorists to take practical tests and answer sets of as yet undetermined questions before renewing their driving licences is set to frustrate them even more.
The latest move — which transport department spokesman Tiyani Rikhotso said described as “extraordinary situations…for extraordinary measures” - has been slammed by advocacy groups‚ who label it impractical and say it does not address the root cause of road deaths — corruption.
“It’s putting the cart before the horse‚” said Justice Project chairman Howard Dembovsky.
Critics have also warned of the economic impact of the new restrictions on trucks.
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