# The Road Traffic Infringement Agency will begin phasing in the long-awaited demerit point system from 1 December, starting with 69 municipalities. RTIA spokesperson, Monde Mkalipi, told Newzroom Afrika that a further 144 municipalities will follow from 1 April 2026. The system targets serious road offences linked to high fatalities. He emphasised that repeat offenders may lose their licences, while a 50-percent fine discount and dispute resolution mechanism will be available:
RTIA confirms demerit system to commence in December [SOUND]
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