(1) A traffic officer in uniform or with proper identification may arrest without a warrant any person whom the traffic officer believes from personal knowledge commits any of the following traffic offences —
(a) driving a motor vehicle without a valid licence or learner's permit contrary to this Act;
(b) operating a public omnibus route contrary to this Act; (Amended by Act 10 of 2006)
(c) driving with passengers exceeding the prescribed limit, in breach of the conditions of registration;
(d) driving a motor vehicle or trailer that is loaded in excess of the maximum weight in breach of the conditions of registration;
(e) any offence relating to dangerous driving or driving without due care and without consideration contrary to this Act;
(f) speeding contrary to section 76;
(g) non compliance with traffic control devices and directions contrary to section 71;
(h) making a false or misleading statement contrary to section 84;
(i) refusal to produce licence or permit or other means of identification for examination contrary to section 85; or (Amended by Act 10 of 2006)
(j) driving when disqualified contrary to section 67. (Inserted by Act 10 of 2006)
(2) The provisions of this section are without prejudice to a police officer's powers of arrest under the Criminal Code.
(Amended by Act 10 of 2006)