- Each driver starts out with zero demerit points;
- Demerit points are allocated according to infringement or offences committed;
- Demerit points are allocated on the date a fine is paid or when the person is convicted of the offence;
- Operators receive demerit points separately from their drivers;
- When 12 demerit points have been reached, the drivers licence and/or operator card is suspended for a period of 32 days;
- Thereafter the suspension period is calculated in months equal to the number of points exceeding 12 multiplied by three; 3 months driving suspension per demerit point from the 13th demerit point allocated;
- The number of demerit points allocated will depend on the severity of the offence;
- The driver/operator may apply for the return of the licence after expiry of the suspension period;
- A driver/operator suspended for the third time will permanently lose the licence/operator card, and will have to reapply for testing and issue of drivers/operators licence after expiry of the suspension period;
- Demerit points will be reduced at a rate of one point per three months that a driver complies with the rules of the road.
