Comments on Provincial Road Traffic Bill

In a previous statement, the Ministry of Transport and Public Works informed the media that the public could comment on the Provincial Road Traffic Bill. Incorrect contact details were supplied. Comments received so far have been directed from the department to the Provincial Parliament.

The correct contact details for those wishing to comment on the Bill are:

Any person or organisation wishing to comment on the said Bill is requested to lodge such comment in writing before or on 20 September 2012—

(a) by posting it to:
The Secretary: Western Cape Provincial Parliament
(Attention: Mr M Sassman)
P.O. Box 648
Cape Town 8000

(b) by e-mail to:
msassman@wcpp.gov.za;

(c) by fax to:
Mr M Sassman
021 487 1685

Comments on suggested future regulations

A misunderstanding has developed that the Provincial Road Traffic Bill encompasses a reduction in the speed limit and a number of other traffic matters. It does not. These are proposals that are being mooted for the future and do not form part of the Bill nor do they form part of the public participation process associated with the Provincial Road Traffic Bill.

No regulations have or are being drafted other than for blue light and cyclists. Members of the public wishing to comment on any of the proposals, such as speed limit reductions, child restraints, scholar transport etc., or suggest further or alternative proposals, should comment directly to the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, as follows:

Hector Eliott, Head of Ministry, hector.eliott@westerncape.gov.za
Address: 9 Dorp Street, Cape Town 8000; Private Bag X9185, Cape Town 8001
Fax: 021 483 9471