Consideration of application for goods carriage permit

Q: When did Section 78 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 78 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 78, came into force on 01 Jul 1989, having been enacted on 14 Oct 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Jul 1989 Act 59 of 1988 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 59 of 1988 Ministry Road Transport and Highways Enacted 14 Oct 1988 In force 01 Jul 1989

Section 78 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with consideration of application for goods carriage permit. A Regional Transport Authority shall, in considering an application for a goods carriage permit, have regard to the following matters, namely:-- (a) the nature of the goods to be carried with special reference to their dangerous or hazardous nature to human life; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

A Regional Transport Authority shall, in considering an application for a goods carriage permit, have regard to the following matters, namely:--
(a) the nature of the goods to be carried with special reference to their dangerous or hazardous nature to human life;
(b) the nature of the chemicals or explosives to be carried with special reference to the safety to human life.
Section 78, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

Questions about Section 78

What does Section 78 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?

Section 78 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Consideration of application for goods carriage permit". A Regional Transport Authority shall, in considering an application for a goods carriage permit, have regard to the following matters, namely:-- (a) the nature of the goods to be carried with special reference to their dangerous or hazardous nature to human life;

How do I find court cases under Section 78 of the Motor Vehicles Act?

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When did Section 78 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 78 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 78, came into force on 01 Jul 1989, having been enacted on 14 Oct 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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