Date: 2025-10-22 07:25:00

Freight Operator Fined R800 000 For Non-Compliance

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH

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FREIGHT OPERATOR FINED R800 000 FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

A freight truck operator has been fined a staggering R800 000 for operating with an expired license and for multiple unpaid traffic fines, following a joint law enforcement operation.

The operator was stopped recently during a routine freight compliance blitz conducted at South Coast Road and Solomon Mhlangu Drive.

The operation was part of Transport Month activities and was led by eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA) in collaboration with Metro Police, Fire Services, the Road Traffic Inspectorate, and the Border Management Authority. 

The operation focused on ensuring freight trucks comply with key regulations such as vehicle weight limits, permits, and roadworthiness. 

Authorities also uncovered fraudulent Dangerous Goods Permits, leading to the arrest of a woman allegedly involved in producing fake documentation. 

Counterfeit regulatory stamps and altered permits were confiscated during the operation.

ETA Road Safety Senior Manager Ravina Sewlall said non-compliance and unroadworthy vehicles remain a major challenge. 

She noted that fines issued during the campaign included:

• R5 000 for failure to display a dangerous goods certificate

* R2 500 for failure to renew the certificate

* R1 500 for failure to maintain fire extinguishers. 

The Road Freight Association Chief Executive Officer Gavin Kelly warned that transporting hazardous materials without proper certification poses serious risks and urged operators to ensure compliance.

 ENDS

Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate.