1. AARTO PRESENTATION MMC: SAFETY & SECURITY ALDERMAN DERRICK KISSOONDUTH

2. BACKGROUND INFO ON AARTO
AARTO ACT, 1998 (Act No. 46 of 1998) promulgated by Parliament
AARTO piloted in Tshwane On 1 July 2008 following Mayoral Committee approval on 16 January 2008 and publication of Government Gazette No
Pilot phase ended on 31 March 2010
Proclamation in Government Gazette No on 1 April 2010, compels AARTO as the enforcement framework within the City of Tshwane and the City of Johannesburg
Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) the principal administration “compliance enforcer agency”
National roll-out awaited (18 years after promulgation and 8 years after pilot in City of Tshwane)

3. COLLECTION OF AARTO REVENUE: TMPD
STATUS AARTO REVENUE
YEAR
CoT Revenue
CoT Actual
Revenue %
199,019,050.00
4,954,228.55
2.49%
206,484,400.00
11,486,912.89
5.56%
192,601,900.00
33,710,463.90
17.50%
195,548,200.00
22,784,085.32
11.65%
291,350,125.00
32,244,412.99
11.07%
Total
R1,085 billion
R105,18 million
Ave: 9.69%

4. COLLECTION OF AARTO REVENUE: TMPD (Prior to Disbursement)
MONTH
REVENUE
September 2014
2,005,
October 2015
10,490,350.00
October 2014
2,466,790.10
November 2015
10,098,550.00
November 2014
2,076,712.85
December 2015
10,495,900.00
December 2014
2,367,509.83
January 2016
9,337,535.00
January 2015
2,587,357.40
February 2016
7,074,060.00
February 2015
1,345,508.35
March 2016
5,477,065.00
March 2015
3,527,625.10
April 2016
6,996,370.00
April 2015
3,288,515.65
May 2016
6,443,850.00
May 2015
3,667,922.21
June 2016
5,925,805.00
June 2015
4,190,970.10
July 2016
6,490,290.00
July 2015
5,560,566.50
August 2016
5,844,510.00
August 2015
4,424,748.50
September 2016
5,626,090.00
September 2015
9,102,005.00
October 2016
5,024,150.00

5. COLLECTION OF AARTO REVENUE: TMPD
Marked and sustained increase in revenue rate from March 2015
Revenue collection amounted to R million for 2015/16
Hence, 2014/15 vis-à-vis 2015/16 a collection improvement of % was realised
The months January 2015 to June 2015 showed a steady decline again
Projected revenue for 2016/17 is R million
Therefore, 2015/16 vis-à-vis 2016/17 revenue shows an expected decrease of 25%

6. COLLECTION OF AARTO REVENUE: TMPD
Main reasons for revenue increase/decrease:
* “Enforcement Order” status activated
* Fraudulent deferral to “Elect to go to Court” detected and rectified
* e-NaTIS block effects on “Enforcement Order” status
* Focused speed camera enforcement operations
* Courtesy letters and Enforcement Orders de-activated
Latest understanding is:
* RTIA instructed the re-instatement of Courtesy Letters (awaited)
* Enforcement Orders to be re-instated for AARTO 01 infringements only!!
* Therefore, camera speed law enforcement (AARTO 03) ineffective
* Therefore, postage costs of AARTO 03 by municipality (Issuing Authority) wasteful expenditure

7. COLLECTION OF AARTO REVENUE: TMPD
Inhibiting factors
* Municipal Courts do not have a service provider to serve Section 54
* AARTO offenders not brought before court
* Culture of “Elect to go to Court” has established- self destructive cycle for AARTO
* National roll-out periodically postponed
* SAPO service not as reliable as expected (late postage justifies admissible Representations or revoking Enforcement Orders)
* Diverse pay options not integrated seamlessly (revenue disbursement remains problematic)
* Corrupt enforcement modus operandi
* Finally, on national roll-out “back-dated write-off” might be implemented to even playing field for all

8. UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES
Consequences of e-NaTIS block
Increase in unlicensed vehicles in Gauteng Province
Increase in non-renewal of driving licenses (all affected nationally)
Increase in non-renewal of PrDP’s (all affected nationally. 50%+ non-renewal rate in Gauteng Province)
Increase in non-assured vehicle population
Increase in non-compliance within the professional driving /transport fraternity
Foreseen Risks following National Roll-out
Civil protest similar to that seen with regards to SANRAL e-tags
Possible violent industry protest from certain sectors within the professional driving/transport fraternity
Main indicators for risk analysis: Considered view that inadequate public/participatory consultation was afforded
Comprehensive national media/educational campaigns remain absent

9. RECOMMENDED
- Either expedite completion and integration of all AARTO support systems in respect of: * e-NaTIS functionality * Implement complete AARTO cycle (Demerit points) * SAPO support services * Inter-municipal service level agreements (revenue disbursement) * Representations, Applications for revoking of Enforcement Orders etc * Efficient Elect to go to Court functionality * Road policing support technology * Comprehensive national consultation and communication campaigns with specific emphasis on: - Labour and job security/HR implications (suspended and cancelled driving licenses)

10. Done Deal – Klaar Gelag – Kealeboga
RECOMMENDED
Alternatively:
* Return to the Criminal Procedure Act System until AARTO readiness is complete!!
Done Deal – Klaar Gelag – Kealeboga
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