JMPD Cracks Down on Non-Compliant Scholar Transport Vehicles Across Johannesburg
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has stepped up its enforcement of scholar transport regulations, removing hundreds of unsafe vehicles from the city’s roads amid ongoing safety concerns.
The blitz, led by Director Angie Mokasi, has targeted major transport routes, including Turffontein, Rosettenville, and the N17 in Springfield, following repeated breaches of municipal by-laws and the National Road Traffic Act.
High Rate of Violations in Key Areas
Recent operations in Springfield and Turffontein revealed widespread non-compliance among scholar transport operators. JMPD officials reported:
- 22 taxis processed for major violations
- 29 disc-related offences recorded
- Five Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) lapses and five driver’s licence violations identified
- Five vehicles removed from service
- Additional fines issued for faulty windscreens and seatbelt non-compliance
In total, more than 52 citations were issued during these targeted deployments.
Operations Expand Citywide
The enforcement has extended across Johannesburg, with further operations in Alexandra resulting in over 60 vehicle impoundments in a single sweep. Simultaneous checks in Berea and the Inner City led to 42 vehicle removals and 48 additional citations.
Director Mokasi confirmed the department’s ongoing commitment to ensuring full compliance, stressing that enforcement measures would continue until all scholar transport operators meet legal and safety standards.
Authorities are urging parents and schools to verify that scholar transport services are fully licensed and compliant, warning that non-compliant vehicles pose serious risks to learner safety.