Road Safety

How driving distracted increases your chances of having an accident

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Still think texting while driving is a minor offence? Think again. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is enforcing the legal ban on the use of ‘hand-held communication devices’ while driving and, in fact, 16,925 motorists were fined for doing so in the 2024/25 festive season. This hard-line stance is a knee-jerk reaction to the fact that driving while […]

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Stay safe on the road this festive season

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As the festive season approaches, Budget Insurance is urging South African motorists to prioritise road safety and ensure they are fully prepared for the increased traffic and potential hazards on the roads. With many families travelling long distances to visit loved ones, the risk of accidents significantly increases during this time of year. To help

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Driving home the importance of car seat safety

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Babies R Us at Toys R Us has launched an in-store car safety event series to drive the importance of car seat safety, selection and installation, taking place at selected stores nationwide. The retailer has identified the need for parents to have a ‘hands-on’, practical car seat installation session, which has led to the collaboration

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Stay alert this winter – early sunsets result in rising crime

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As temperatures across South Africa continue to drop and the full onset of winter looms, the earlier sunsets and longer nights are creating prime conditions for a rise in criminal activities. Residents are urged to be vigilant, as the darkness and cold weather provide an ideal setting for criminals to target motorists in residential areas,

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Tips to protect yourself from remote jammers

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Anyone who has fallen victim to remote jamming will know that sinking feeling when you open your boot and there’s nothing there – no laptop, no handbag, no gym shoes. You look around, dumbfounded. “My car was locked. How did this happen?” According to Charnel Hattingh, Fidelity Services Group head of marketing and communications, remote

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Time to see your tyres as an investment

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“Your tyres are the only part of your vehicle that makes contact with the road,” says Werner Wernich, Supa Quick regional operations manager. “Reputable tyre manufacturers have enormous research & development budgets devoted to improving the tyre’s technology, from pioneering safer and more durable materials, to developing new designs that support better performance in different

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Have you checked your car lights are working?

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Winter is almost here, and already we are starting to see the sun coming up later and setting earlier. Coupled with longer hours of darkness, motorists also often have to deal with street lights not working and unpredictable loadshedding schedules. For motorists travelling to and from work, the combination can be treacherous. Making sure the

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Don’t let your children drive you to distraction

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Human error contributes to 8 out of every 10 road accidents in South Africa. Among these errors, distracted driving emerges as a leading cause, posing significant risks to drivers, passengers and other road users. Wynand van Vuuren, client experience partner at King Price Insurance, says a leading cause of distracted driving is tending to the needs of

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