Did you know this about traffic officers? | WestMac Media

1. No traffic officer is allowed to get and keep your license, they are only allowed to get your details off it. 

2. If you do not have your license on you, no police officer is allowed to charge you on the spot. You should be given time to produce it. 

3. When stopped for speeding, there is an allowance of up to 8kms above the speed limit. You should not be charged for over speeding. 

4. You are within your rights to ask for the calibration certificate of the radar gun used to capture your speed. 

5. You are within your rights to ask for a police officer's man number, which should be worn on the uniform. 

6. If you feel a check point has illegally been mounted, drive to the nearest police station and handle your issues from there. 

7. Traffic Officers have no right to jump in your car.