Johhanesburg - From new 'CAA' number plates for Cape Town to the AA warning against reckless road behaviour during the holiday season... we recap the top motoring stories of the week.
New number plates, road behaviour
The Automobile Association says: 'The current road death situation is untenable', as it urges all motorists to change their behaviour ahead of the expected festive season traffic rush.'This move is a pre-emptive one, driven by the rate at which the current 'CA' licence numbers are fast depleting,' says Western Cape transport MEC Donald Grant as cars in Cape Town could sport new 'CAA' licence plates.
We also feature reader responses regarding the new 'CAA' license plates for Cape Town.
Traffic law wrap:
'Owners should know what they're buying' - AA speaks on cheaper car parts in SA
New 'CAA' licence plates for Cape Town: Have YOUR say
'Change of behaviour needed to curb shocking SA road death numbers' - AA
Western Cape motorists to pay more for vehicle licence fees
'Just another money-making scheme' - Readers respond to new 'CAA' licence plates