RTIA denies nationwide AARTO rollout claims
JOHANNESBURG - There is growing confusion about the rollout of the AARTO traffic system.
Reports suggest the demerit points system is already in effect across the country.
But the Road Traffic Infringement Agency has labelled those claims as fake news.
The agency says it's only operational in Johannesburg and Tshwane, with just one of the four rollout phases completed.
RTIA spokesperson, Monde Mkalipi, joins us now to discuss this.
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