What are the main laws governing road safety in South Africa, and what are their key provisions?

Here are two key pieces of legislation governing road safety in South Africa:

• National Road Traffic Act, 93 of 1996: This Act is the primary law regulating all aspects of road traffic. It covers driver licensing, vehicle standards, rules of the road, and traffic signs, aiming to ensure safe road use and prevent accidents.

• Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act, 46 of 2008: This legislation introduces a demerit point system for traffic offences. Its purpose is to improve road safety by penalizing irresponsible driving behavior with fines and demerit points, which can lead to license suspension or cancellation.