The anatomy of a Traffic Fine Roadshow

04 June 2025

The roadshows continue to impress, with the last two events delivering higher returns than four roadshows over a six-month period - a sign that the concept of the 'one stop shop' is what's driving its success.

The Traffic Fine Roadshows are not slowing down - in the last two years, the frequency has increased from one a year, to at least three or four per annum.

Four roadshows between December 2023 and July 2024 attracted 7 387 clients who made 69 979 representations in terms of outstanding fines and warrants, to the value of just over R21,5 million.

The two most recent roadshows in Parow and Lentegeur saw 6 489 people come through the doors. They made 70 650 representations to the value of R28,5 million.

‘The increased returns are directly linked to growing public awareness of the roadshows, the fact that they can handle numerous queries in one trip, there is no threat of arrest and overall, the experience is less intimidating and formal than petitioning the courts.

'There is a lot of value for motorists, and the City too is finding value in the exercise. Our traffic fine income has increased in recent years, and the popularity and ease of doing business that comes with the roadshows, has definitely played a role,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman Smith.

The roadshows have also noted an increase in 'runners' braving the queues - either being persons acting on behalf of other individuals, or proxies representing companies.

'Fleet drivers and public transport operators do tend to amass the highest number of fines and warrants, and a roadshow is an easier way to deal with a large number of fines or warrants. So, even if attendance isn't sky-high, it is the number of representations and the fine value that are indicators of success. We are grateful to everyone involved in bringing the roadshows to life, but the ultimate prize will always be fewer transgressions, and safer roads for all,' added Alderman Smith.

The City's Traffic Service would like to remind motorists and the public that the roadshows are an added value service, and that there are numerous existing channels through which they can check, and pay fines: https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Fines/Pay-your-traffic-fine
 

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