Code 3653
The operator of the motor vehicle failed to ensure that such motor vehicle complies with the fitness requirements as prescribed by Act 93 of 1996
- Statutory reference
- Sect. 49(d)
- Category
- Public transport and operators
- Classification
- infringement
- Demerit points
- 2 Low
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 3653 against your infringement notice and the official gazette.
Code 3653 (Sect. 49(d)) is an AARTO infringement: the operator of the motor vehicle failed to ensure that such motor vehicle complies with the fitness requirements as prescribed by Act 93 of 1996. A final charge here adds 2 of the 15 points needed for a driving licence suspension (about 13% of the threshold).
What this means for your demerit total
If this charge becomes final against you, it would add 2 demerit points toward the 15-point disqualification threshold (regulation 20(6)). That is about 13% of the published total on its own. Demerit recording and suspension under Act sections 24–28 were not proclaimed as of August 2026 — treat this as educational until official channels confirm your status.
Classification: infringement. Category: Public transport and operators. Browse the full offence points table or read how demerit points work.
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