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Regulations for drivers crossing SA borders actively enforced

Source: Tourist Update, 30/11/2015

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is actively implementing
regulations that require drivers of cars with South African-registered
plates to carry certified documents proving ownership. This
requirement will be implemented at all South African border posts,
according to an SAPS spokesperson for border control.

Drivers of South African-registered cars crossing SA borders must
carry and present a certified copy of vehicle registration/vehicle
licence papers at the border posts. If the car is being financed, the
driver must present a certified letter from the bank giving
authorisation to take the vehicle across the border and must indicate
dates of travel.

Both the bank letter and licence papers
should be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.

If the driver of the vehicle is not the owner of the vehicle, an
affidavit from the police giving authorisation from the owner to take
the vehicle abroad is required. If the car is rented, the driver must
have a letter from the rental company giving permission to take the
vehicle out of the country.

Regulations do change, and a customs officer advises SA travellers to
check with the SA Auto Club on border regulation updates.

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