Radio Life & Style Uncensored With Penny Fourie

Arrested for Unpaid Fines: Know Your Rights Before It’s Too Late

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This week on Uncensored, we investigate the troubling case of a North Coast farmer, Andrew, who was unexpectedly arrested at a routine roadblock in Stanger for two unpaid traffic fines - fines he claims he was never notified about. Despite his family’s immediate efforts to pay the fines, police refused to process the payment, leading to Andrew spending the night in a jail cell with serious offenders. The episode raises urgent questions about the legality of arrests for unpaid fines, your rights during a roadblock, and the consequences of procedural failures by law enforcement. We speak to a senior legal expert from OUTA, who sheds light on what the law says and how citizens can protect themselves. The episode also offers practical advice on how to check for outstanding fines or warrants before they put you at risk.
26 Jun English South Africa News · News Commentary

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