Debt relief offered to Gauteng motorists with R3 000 in licence penalties

The Gauteng Roads and Transport Department is offering some measure of relief to motorists who owe more than R 3 000 in motor vehicle licence penalties and arrears in the province.

This relief comes in the form of a debt management arrangement, one that allows individuals or businesses to clear their debt over time rather than all at once.

DEBT RELIEF FOR GAUTENG MOTORISTS

As part of this debt management arrangement, says the department, you can gradually pay off your balance.

To enter into the agreement, you will need to meet certain requirements. For individuals, you must:

• Owe more than R3 000 of only the penalties and arrears combined (excluding the infringements and the licensing fees).
• Pay a minimum deposit of 30% of the total debt.
• Comply with a maximum monthly installment period of ten months.
• Provide reliable contact details.

Ensure that you have the following documents in your possession:

• An original South African ID document (green book, smart ID card or foreign ID – passports do not count).
• A traffic register number, which is the main identification number accepted for road traffic transactions
• An original proof of residence no older than three months, such as a municipal bill or bank statement.

For businesses, the same requirements apply, though the documentation differs slightly. You will need to provide:

• Original South African ID document (green book, smart ID card or foreign ID – again, passports do not count) of the business director/s if they were present at the department when signing the contract.
• A letter, signed by all directors, authorising one director to make the debt arrangement on behalf of the business. This applies if only one director is available to sign the contract.
• An original South African ID document of the director who has been authorised to sign the contract on behalf of the business.
• A traffic register number.
• An original CIPRO or CIPC certificate.
• An original proof of residence of the business no older than three months.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?

For motorists in Gauteng, this is a good way to reduce your debt balance without buckling under financial strain.

Are you one of the affected motorists who’s considering entering into this debt management arrangement? Let us know in the comments below!