Who may use blue lights? Here's what the law says and what you should do when you see them

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The incident in which deputy president Paul Mashatile's police VIP protection unit allegedly assaulted a motorist and passengers over the weekend has sparked a debate and placed “blue light brigades” in the spotlight.

, the use of identification lights is regulated by the National Road Traffic Regulations.

White lights — vehicles owned by a registered security service provider and driven by a security officer.Employed in connection with the maintenance of public roads;Engaged in the supply of essential public services; When a breakdown vehicle is towing a motor vehicle, or in the event of a vehicle carrying an abnormal load.

Motorists cannot decide which blue lights are important and which not. However, should they think the light is being used illegally, they should take the registration number down and report it., Stefanie Fick, executive director of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse , said “blue light brigades” are not above the law.

 

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