ROAD TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT ACT 22 OF 1999
[ASSENTED TO 8 DECEMBER 1999] [DATE OF COMMENCEMENT: 6 APRIL 2001](Unless otherwise indicated)
(Signed by the President)
ACTTo provide for the establishment of the Transportation Commission of Namibia; for thecontrol of traffic on public roads, the licensing of drivers, the registration andlicensing of vehicles, the control and regulation of road transport across Namibia'sborders; and for matters incidental thereto.
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONSPRELIMINARY
1Definitions
CHAPTER 1TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF NAMIBIA
2Establishment of Transportation Commission of Namibia3Constitution of Commission4Term of office and remuneration5Vacation of office6Meetings of Commission7Functions of Commission8Committees of Commission9Administrative functions
CHAPTER 2REGISTERING AUTHORITIES AND OFFICERS
10Appointment of registering authorities11Appointment of officers12Registration and grading of authorised officers13Powers, duties and functions of licence inspectors14Powers, duties and functions of traffic officers15Powers, duties and functions of road transport inspectors16Powers, duties and functions of vehicle examiners17Powers, duties and functions of driving examiners18Failure to comply with instruction or direction of authorised officer or peace officer 19Impersonating an authorised officer or peace officer or inducing such officer to neglect performing any duty
CHAPTER 3REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, REGISTRATION OFMANUFACTURERS, BUILDERS AND IMPORTERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND NUMBERPLATE MANUFACTURERS
20Registration and licensing of motor vehicles21Registration as manufacturer, builder or importer or number plate manufacturer 22Suspension or cancellation of registration of manufacturer, builder or importer or number platemanufacturer 23Registration of motor vehicle by manufacturer, builder or importer 24Right of appeal to Commission25Inspectorate of manufacturers, builders, importers and number plate manufacturers
CHAPTER 4FITNESS OF DRIVERSPART I:AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR TESTING FOR DRIVING LICENCES
26Testing for driving licences by Namibian Police27Registration and grading of driving testing centres28Suspension or cancellation of registration of driving testing centre29Right of appeal to Commission30Inspectorate of driving testing centres
PART II:FITNESS OF DRIVERS AND REGISTRATION OF DRIVING INSTRUCTORS
31Driver of motor vehicle to be licensed
32Issue of licence authorising driving of motor vehicle33Classification of learners' licences and driving licences34Disqualification from obtaining or holding learner's or driving licence35Duty to disclose disqualification36Application for and issue of learner's licence37Application for and issue of driving licence38Minister may designate driving testing centre or driving examiner 39Right of appeal to Minister 40Validity and replacement of driving licences issued under repealed laws41Foreign driving licences and international driving permits42Power of Minister to suspend or cancel licence43Lapsing of endorsement on licence44Cancellation or amendment of endorsement on licence45Voidness of licence unlawfully issued46Unlawful use of licence47Permitting unlicensed person to drive motor vehicle48Driving instructor to be registered
PART III:SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION AND ENDORSEMENT OF LICENCES
49Production of licence to court50Court may issue order for endorsement, suspension or cancellation of licence or disqualify person fromobtaining licence51Suspension of licence upon conviction of certain offences52Procedure subsequent to endorsement, suspension or cancellation of licence
CHAPTER 5FITNESS OF VEHICLES
53Examination of roadworthiness of vehicles by Namibian Police54Registration and grading of vehicle testing stations55Suspension or cancellation of registration of vehicle testing station56Right of appeal to Commission57Inspectorate of vehicle testing stations58Roadworthy certificate required in respect of motor vehicle59Application for roadworthy certificate
CHAPTER 6OPERATOR FITNESS AND CROSS-BORDER ROAD TRANSPORTPART I:OPERATOR
60Registration of operator 61Issue of an operator card62Operator card to be displayed on motor vehicle63Proof of certain facts64Duties of an operator 65Power of Minister in respect of motor vehicles, drivers and activities of operators66Right of appeal to Commission67Act or omission of a manager, agent or employee of the operator
PART II:CROSS-BORDER ROAD TRANSPORT
68Definitions for this Part69Publication of cross-border road transport agreements70Cross-border road transport between Namibia and contracting countries71Cross-border road transport between Namibia and non-contracting countries72Minister may make regulations for giving effect to cross-border road transport agreements and regulatingcross-border road transport
CHAPTER 7ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SPEED LIMITS
CHAPTER 8ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS
CHAPTER 9OFFENCES RELATING TO THE DRIVING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND THE TAKING OFINTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS
80Reckless or negligent driving81Inconsiderate driving82Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug having a narcotic effect, or with excessiveamount of alcohol in blood or breath83Unauthorised acts in relation to vehicle84Furnishing false information85Unlawful acts in relation to licence number, licence mark or certain documents
CHAPTER 10PRESUMPTIONS AND LEGAL PROCEDURE
86Presumption in regard to public roads87Presumption in regard to mass ascertained by means of a weighing device88Proof of gross vehicle mass of motor vehicle89Presumption that owner drove or parked vehicle90Presumption in regard to officers
CHAPTER 11REGULATIONS
91Power of Minister to make regulations92Power of local authority councils and regional councils to make regulations93Power of Minister to make standard regulations94Incorporation of standard publications by reference
CHAPTER 12REGISTERS AND RECORDS
95Registers or records to be kept96Copy of entry in register to be evidence97Cognisance may be taken of information contained in register or record
CHAPTER 13GENERAL
98Doubt concerning use or classification of motor vehicle99Authorisation in respect of certain vehicles or loads required100Minister may authorise certain refunds101Inspection by Auditor-General102Inspections for ensuring compliance with provisions of Act103Signature on documents104Service of notices105State bound106Offences and penalties107Seizure of vehicles108Forfeiture109Apportionment of fines110Delegation of powers and duties111Power of Minister to enter into agreements for performance of functions112Repeal and amendment of laws113Savings114Short title and commencementSchedule 1Schedule 2
PRELIMINARY (s 1)1 Definitions
In this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates-
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