12/08/2026
[EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Did you know?]
You cannot directly sue AARTO (the Road Traffic Infringement Agency) for damages or defamation just because they claim you owe an incorrect fine. South African administrative law requires you to follow a specific internal dispute process instead of going straight to a civil court lawsuit unless otherwise, the agency persists that you are owing and you have proof that you have paid.
Look at the interaction we had with one of the customer service consultants at AARTO.