Code 1553
As manufacturer, importer or builder not required to be registered failed to present motor vehicle to SAPS and obtain roadworthy certification of roadworthiness.
- Statutory reference
- Reg. 43(3)
- Classification
- offence
- Demerit points
- 0 No demerit points
Demerit point values are taken from Schedule 3, column 6 of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Regulations, 2026 (GN R.7646, Government Gazette 54922). This is an unofficial summary for convenience; verify code 1553 against your infringement notice and the official gazette.
Code 1553 (Reg. 43(3)) is an AARTO offence: as manufacturer, importer or builder not required to be registered failed to present motor vehicle to SAPS and obtain roadworthy certification of roadworthiness.. It carries no demerit points, though the underlying fine or penalty may still apply.
What this means for your demerit total
Code 1553 carries no demerit points under Schedule 3. You may still face a fine or other penalty for the underlying conduct — demerit points are only one part of the AARTO framework. Use the calculator to model other charges that do carry points.
Classification: offence. Category: Vehicle registration and number plates. Browse the full offence points table or read how demerit points work.
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