Johannesburg - The SA National Roads Association Ltd is attempting to legally force motorists to buy an e-tag or see their driving licence confiscated, according to a report on Tuesday.
Draft changes to the National Roads Act Regulations were submitted to a few parties late last week with a request that comment be received within 20 days of publication, The Star newspaper reported.
'AGGRESSIVE APPROACH'
If instituted, it would give "peace officers" the power to stop cars and demand to see a driving licence and to produce any other tag or document they were required to have.
Wayne Duvenage from the SA Vehicle Rental Leasing Association said: "By implementing e-tolling and the proposed regulations through the Criminal Procedures Act, the government is promoting a very aggressive approach and tense relationship with its citizens.”
Draft changes to the National Roads Act Regulations were submitted to a few parties late last week with a request that comment be received within 20 days of publication, The Star newspaper reported.
'AGGRESSIVE APPROACH'
If instituted, it would give "peace officers" the power to stop cars and demand to see a driving licence and to produce any other tag or document they were required to have.
Wayne Duvenage from the SA Vehicle Rental Leasing Association said: "By implementing e-tolling and the proposed regulations through the Criminal Procedures Act, the government is promoting a very aggressive approach and tense relationship with its citizens.”