No person shall use a motorcycle with sidecar on a public road, unless such sidecar is attached to the left side of the motorcycle.

No sidecar may be attached to a motorcycle having an engine with a cylinder capacity of less than 50 cubic centimetres.

No person shall drive/ride a vehicle on a public road while holding a cellular or mobile telephone or any other communication device in one or both hands or with any other part of the body.

Pedestrian crossings are designed to protect people on foot and ensure that drivers and riders share the road safely.
Both motorists and pedestrians have specific legal duties to reduce the risk of accidents.
Below are the key rules every driver, rider, and pedestrian must follow when approaching or using a pedestrian crossing.

1. Drivers Must Yield to Pedestrians

• The driver or rider of any vehicle must yield the right of way to a pedestrian who is crossing a roadway within a marked pedestrian crossing (also known as a zebra crossing).

• The motorist must slow down and, if necessary, stop completely to allow the pedestrian to cross safely.

• Yielding is required even if there are no traffic lights at the crossing.

2. Stopping for Other Vehicles at a Pedestrian Crossing

• Whenever any vehicle has stopped at a pedestrian crossing, the driver or rider of any other vehicle approaching from behind or alongside may not pass the stop line or traffic light.

• This prevents overtaking that could endanger pedestrians who may be hidden from view.

3. Traffic Light Signals for Pedestrians

Pedestrian crossings at traffic-controlled intersections often use "red man" and "green man" signals:

• Red Man (steady): Pedestrians may not begin crossing the road. They must remain on the sidewalk and wait.

• Red Man (flashing): Pedestrians who have not yet entered the roadway must continue waiting until the green signal appears.

• Pedestrians who are already in the intersection must complete their crossing as quickly and safely as possible.

• Green Man: Pedestrians may cross the roadway, but should remain alert for turning vehicles.

South African road traffic regulations define when a vehicle is considered “abandoned” if left standing in the same place on a public road for an extended period. This law is intended to keep roads clear, prevent safety hazards, and allow authorities to remove unattended vehicles that may obstruct traffic or pose a danger.

Time Limits for Vehicles Left on Public Roads

A vehicle will be deemed abandoned if it is left unattended and unmoved for a continuous period of more than:

• 24 hours in the same place on a public road outside an urban area, or

• 7 days in the same place on a public road within an urban area.

These time frames apply regardless of whether the vehicle is mechanically sound or broken down.

Consequences of Leaving or Abandoning a Vehicle

If a vehicle is considered abandoned under the law:

• Traffic authorities or local municipality may issue a notice for the owner to remove the vehicle within a specified period.

• If the vehicle is not removed, the authorities are legally allowed to tow and impound the vehicle at the owner’s expense.

• Owners may face fines or storage fees, and the vehicle may be sold or disposed of if not claimed within the prescribed time.

You may not,
• cause any wheel of a vehicle to drag or spin upon the surface of the roadway, except in the case of an emergency,

• make use of chocks or shoes between any wheel of a vehicle moving along the roadway and the surface of that roadway, or

• use any vehicle or thing or move any vehicle or thing on a roadway in a manner causing damage thereto.