Safe Driving After Dark
May 13, 2012 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
The nights may be getting shorter but driving after dark remains the deadliest time on America’s roadways. According to the National Safety Council, although only 25% of all driving is done after the sun goes down, traffic fatalities are three times higher. Since the goal here is to help you get the cheapest car insurance and the best way to do that is to avoid accident claims, here are some tips for safe driving after dark.
To paraphrase Dirty Harry, a driver’s got to know his limitations. You are not a jungle cat: your ability to see after dark diminishes significantly; you lose your ability to distinguish color and contrast; your depth perception and peripheral vision tank. And
Arizona Bill to Tow Uninsured Cars Could Cause Headaches for Drivers
March 29, 2012 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
The state of Arizona has proposed a new bill which would tow vehicles that do not have auto insurance coverage. Many people have been in favor of this law because it will greatly reduce the number of uninsured drivers that are on the road.
However, some groups have said that the idea has a few kinks that need to be worked out. One being that there is almost five million cars registered in the state. Of these, more than 200,000 have wrong VIN or vehicle identification numbers. If a person has the wrong VIN number on their vehicle then they could be wrongfully accused of not having liability insurance on their vehicle.
Towing a car is very expensive for the state.
What does the law say about transporting workers on your vehicle?
March 21, 2012 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
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Can you use a truck with canopy with seats?
Must all seats have safety belts as i have seen the public transport busses do not have safety belts.
Answer:
The NRTA does make provision for persons to be conveyed in a goods compartment of a vehicle under certain conditions, which are:
No person shall operate on a public road a goods vehicle conveying persons unless that portion of the vehicle in which such persons are being conveyed is enclosed to a height of—
at least 350 millimetres above the surface upon which such person is seated; or
at least 900 millimetres above the surface on which such person is standing,
in a manner and with a material of sufficient strength to prevent such person from falling from such vehicle when it is in motion.
Provided that no person shall be conveyed in the goods compartment together with any tools or goods, except their personal effects, unless that portion in which such persons are being conveyed is separated by means of a partition, from the portion in which such goods are being conveyed
So in answering the question, yes you use a truck with a canopy and seats. Fu
What do you need to know about licensing when purchasing a motorbike?
February 22, 2012 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
Question:
Good day, My son is currently attending college in South Africa and we would like to purchase a motorcycle for him to get to and from college. What is the law regarding this and what does he need to purchase a motorcycle legally?
Answer:
There are no legal requirements from a traffic law perspective for your son to purchase a motorcycle. However in order for the motorcycle to be operated on a public road the following requirements need to be met:
• The minimum age for a code 1 learner’s licence is 16. The code 1 LL authorises the holder thereof to ride a motor cycle on a public road, provided that s/he shall not convey any passengers, i.e must be riding alone. Ple
Car Insurance for Teenagers. Graduated Licenses Can Help Lower Teen Insurance Costs.
February 3, 2012 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
Along with the hot wheels, cool trim, leather interior and killer sound system, your sports car came with another line item add-on that wasn’t part of the MSRP: sports car automobile insurance. Insuring your shiny fast ride can add thousands of dollars to cost of ownership over the life of the car…unless you’re a savvy shopper. Here’s what you need to know to help you find cheap sports car insurance (or at least reasonably priced). For starters, different insurance companies have different definitions of what is and isn’t a sports car. This is typically based on a VIN (vehicle identification number) system published by the Insurance Services Office or the company’s own ranking system. Either syst
Rules of the Road, Professional Driving Permits and transporting students to events
January 11, 2012 by Hamish Hillary · Leave a Comment
Question:
Please can you advise on what the regulations are with regards to the transporting of students to an event outside of the school.