SA truckers incresingly targeted

South African operators have become key targets in neighbouring countries where they find themselves increasingly being stopped by authorities. “Infractions range from having no lights in the top of the cab to the signage on the truck not being compliant with the country’s legislation,” says RFA spokesman Gavin Kelly. “The issue needs to be addressed as it is at present looking like nothing but institutionalised corruption. “Our own authorities on this side also seemingly have no teeth when it comes to these countries, which means that operators have no choice but to pay up or have the trucks impounded.”