Khwashaba, M. P.Mahole, E.Ramavhunga, Muthuhadini Hendrick2018-10-062018-10-062018-09-21Ramavhunga, Muthuhadini Hendrick (2018) The challenges facing traffic officers in the management of traffic law in Limpopo Province with specific reference to Vhembe District, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa, <http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1232>http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1232MPMOliver Tambo Institute of Governance and Policy StudiesThe study investigates the management of traffic law in Limpopo Province with specific reference to Vhembe District and explore possible solutions to the challenges facing Vhembe District in the management of traffic law. Road transport safety, particularly enforcement of traffic laws is challenging globally, especially in developing countries, where it affects both road users and governments. Due to a number of reasons the subculture of traffic and other law enforcement agents is not always viewed in a favorable light. Media reports and newspaper articles give evidence of a total disregard for law enforcement and lack of respect for law enforcement officials. The study used both quantitative and qualitative techniques for data collection and analysis. The Quantitative techniques were mostly used in that they provided the researcher with an understanding of experiences and challenges facing traffic officers in the management of traffic law in Limpopo Province with specific reference to Vhembe District. A simple random and purposive sample was used for selection of a sample population. A purposive sampling technique will be employed in selection study participants of qualitative method. A sample of 50 traffic officers was randomly selected for the survey and 10 traffic chiefs and principals were purposively selected for the interviews. The study found that of lack of good managerial skills, lack of motivation to work, shortage of staff, lack of modern equipment and lack of training as challenges. The treatment of traffic offenses as “petty” by the Department of Justice and in particular magistrates was also identified as a major challenge. The study recommends that the Department of Transport Management should provide traffic police officials with sufficient resources and equipment at the traffic police stations in order to perform optimally.1 online resource (xi, 96 leaves: color illustrations, color maps)enTraffic lawsUCTDTraffic police officialsManagerial skillsTraffic offencesBribe363.220968257Traffic police -- South Africa -- LimpopoPolices -- South Africa -- LimpopoTraffic regulations -- South Africa -- LimpopoAeronautic in police work -- South Africa -- LimpopoAutomobiles -- Law and legislation -- South Africa -- LimpopoDissertationRamavhunga MH. The challenges facing traffic officers in the management of traffic law in Limpopo Province with specific reference to Vhembe District. []. , 2018 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1232Ramavhunga, M. H. (2018). <i>The challenges facing traffic officers in the management of traffic law in Limpopo Province with specific reference to Vhembe District</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1232Ramavhunga, Muthuhadini Hendrick. <i>"The challenges facing traffic officers in the management of traffic law in Limpopo Province with specific reference to Vhembe District."</i> ., , 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1232TY - Dissertation AU - Ramavhunga, Muthuhadini Hendrick AB - The study investigates the management of traffic law in Limpopo Province with specific reference to Vhembe District and explore possible solutions to the challenges facing Vhembe District in the management of traffic law. Road transport safety, particularly enforcement of traffic laws is challenging globally, especially in developing countries, where it affects both road users and governments. Due to a number of reasons the subculture of traffic and other law enforcement agents is not always viewed in a favorable light. Media reports and newspaper articles give evidence of a total disregard for law enforcement and lack of respect for law enforcement officials. The study used both quantitative and qualitative techniques for data collection and analysis. The Quantitative techniques were mostly used in that they provided the researcher with an understanding of experiences and challenges facing traffic officers in the management of traffic law in Limpopo Province with specific reference to Vhembe District. A simple random and purposive sample was used for selection of a sample population. A purposive sampling technique will be employed in selection study participants of qualitative method. A sample of 50 traffic officers was randomly selected for the survey and 10 traffic chiefs and principals were purposively selected for the interviews. The study found that of lack of good managerial skills, lack of motivation to work, shortage of staff, lack of modern equipment and lack of training as challenges. The treatment of traffic offenses as “petty” by the Department of Justice and in particular magistrates was also identified as a major challenge. The study recommends that the Department of Transport Management should provide traffic police officials with sufficient resources and equipment at the traffic police stations in order to perform optimally. 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