Finally, there’s some movement on the rollout of 2024 Gauteng licence plates. Following months of conflicting reports and missed deadlines, new 2024 Gauteng licence plates appear to be going ahead. Even if it’s only on government vehicles at first as they sort out any issues.
According to TimesLive, the province has prototyped a new licence plate recognition system to go with the new 2024 Gauteng licence plates. Now that the recognition hard- and software is in place, the Gauteng government’s vehicle fleet will be piloting the new plates first, confirmed Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela.
2024 GAUTENG LICENCE PLATES
According to reports back in 2023, it was understood the Gauteng licence plates with anti-cloning tech would then be rolled out across the country soon after. Diale-Tlabela explained that the pilot project is expected to last six months, taking us to February 2025. However, it’s not just 2024 Gauteng licence plates that will be stress-tested. The project encompasses a new cloud-based portal, too. With integration of fleet management vehicle data to the National Traffic Information System. The pilot will check for comprehensive system functionality before further rollout.
As previously reported by The South African, an overhaul of the provincial vehicle licensing regime was set kickoff on 1 April 2024. This takes the form of a non-tamper-proof licence plate featuring a one-of-a-kind QR code. Premier Panyaza Lesufi believes such a move will help preventing hijackings, theft and crimes committed with stolen vehicles. More than 80% of major crimes in Gauteng are committed with stolen/hijacked vehicles or cars using falsified number plates.
GOVERNMENT TRIAL RUN
Upon the satisfactory completion of the trial run, the provincial department will roll out the new vehicle plates to the province. The only catch appears to be motorists will have to reregister their cars for the privilege, reports TopAuto. Current plate pricing in Gauteng of R160 is expected to increase to R320 for the new high-tech plate. “Wide-ranging consultations with all stakeholders are underway to ensure the rollout is implemented in a just and fair manner. Also, to ensure seamless implementation, manufacturers and retailers involved in the number plate value chain are required to register with the Department to comply with existing regulations,” said Diale-Tlabela.
Thus far, the province has said the 2024 Gauteng licence plates mean it can account for every vehicle registered. The new alphanumeric combination has not been revealed. However, it’s believe the current format (AA 11 AA GP) will not need to change because the combinations will last until 2038.
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