samar overview and systems · 2017. 6. 28. · 2011 the inter provincial policy and procedural...

© Proprietary and Confidential

March 2017

Kyle Dutton [email protected]

072 560 8905

SAMAR Overview and Systems


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1 CONTENTS

2 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

2.1 The Problem Created by The NRCS Regulation Change ............................................................................................... 3

2.2 National Road Traffic Regulation Change............................................................................................................................ 6

2.3 Letter from DoT to SABRIC requesting a solution ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.4 Support by the Insurance Industry ......................................................................................................................................... 7

3 SAMAR Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

4 SAMAR Functionality .............................................................................................................................................................................10

5 SAMAR Asset Identification ................................................................................................................................................................12

6 Registering and Identifying SAMAR Assets ................................................................................................................................13

6.1 Loading and Linking Assets ......................................................................................................................................................13

6.2 Current Systems Involved in the SAMAR Process .........................................................................................................14

7 SAMAR Pricing ...........................................................................................................................................................................................10

8 Assets to be loaded on SAMAR ..........................................................................................................................................................10

9 Support from various industry bodies ..........................................................................................................................................10

10 SAMAR and the consumer ..............................................................................................................................................................15

10.1 SAMAR Mobile .................................................................................................................................................................................15

10.2 Impact on and protection of the Consumer ......................................................................................................................15

11 The Process ............................................................................................................................................................................................16

11.1 Registration of Asset by MIB (Manufacturer, Importer, Builder) .........................................................................16

11.2 Asset Sales ..........................................................................................................................................................................................16

11.3 Wrecked Vehicles / Moveable Assets ..................................................................................................................................16

11.4 Asset Inspections............................................................................................................................................................................16

12 SAMAR Certificate ...............................................................................................................................................................................19

13 Background to existing systems ..................................................................................................................................................20

13.1 CerTrack from Ubiquitech (Pty) Ltd ....................................................................................................................................20

13.2 RegTrack .............................................................................................................................................................................................21

13.2.1 Benefits to dealers ...............................................................................................................................................................21

13.3 InsTrack ..............................................................................................................................................................................................22

13.4 IVID (Pty) Ltd ...................................................................................................................................................................................23

13.5 VIDS from Data-Re (Pty) Ltd ....................................................................................................................................................24

13.6 UVTT from Eye2Square (Pty) Ltd ..........................................................................................................................................25

14 Acronyms ................................................................................................................................................................................................26

15 SAMAR Processes ................................................................................................................................................................................27


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2 INTRODUCTION

THE PROBLEM CREATED BY THE NRCS REGULATION ENFORCEMENT CHANGE

Introduction

Regulation 5 of the National Road Traffic Act of 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) regulates that certain motor

vehicles are not allowed to be registered on to the National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS). In

2011 the Inter Provincial Policy and Procedural (IPPP) committee, instructed the NRCS to adhere to

legislation and stop providing eNaTIS model numbers for those vehicles prescribed in Regulation 5. The

vehicles so prescribed are vehicles not designed for public road use, in other words, vehicles that cannot

legally pass a roadworthy test. (tracked vehicles, quad bikes, etc)

In the banks control suites, the use of “title” on a eNaTIS Registration Document is utilized as the

confirmation of the banks interest in the asset. Therefore, by denying access to eNaTIS for such assets

the ability of applying “title” (on mainly “yellow metal”) had effectively been withdrawn.

This brought about the development of SAMAR at the request of several of the banks and importers of

“yellow metal” assets as a practical solution to the impasse created, however this was not formalized

across all the entities and assets involved, essentially this was a stop gap measure. Today the risk

officials at several of the institutions involved have asked for the use of SAMAR to be agreed across the

industry, hence this motivation has been provided for the industry to approve.

Additional Risks

Non Licensed vehicles being operated on our roads

Vehicles are homologated to the prescribed specifications for the particular motor vehicle category by

the NRCS. Each homologation then gets a corresponding vehicle model number in the National vehicle

register against which a vehicle is introduced to the National vehicle register. Some yellow metal assets

may be registered but most are not licensed for public road use, this area causes confusion at the

registering authorities and we are seeing growing abuse of the situation, where license fees are being

avoided thereby making the vehicle illegal to drive on our roads. (If involved in an accident this has legal

liability and insurance ramifications)

Double Discounting and unsettled finance

As no registration of titleholder or agreed process of ownership now exists for yellow metal, this allows

for the owners of such items to engage in the practice of “Double Discounting” creating additional risk for

the financial institutions. The disposal of assets when under finance also leads to additional risk to the

buying public who do not have a system available to them to ensure that a bank does not have an

interest in such an asset.

Importers financing difficulties

The stricter application of legislation had the knock on effect of creating a problem for importers requiring

access to finance to import such equipment, it was mainly to deal with this that the banks have been

accepting SAMAR registration certificates since 2011. However, no formalization as to the asset classes

involved have been developed, resulting in the complaint by CONMESA contained in this motivation

below.

Asset identification, assisting the buying public

Many items of yellow metal, jetskis, quad bikes, boats and boat engines etc. do not have VIN/ chassis

numbers or agreed identifiers like automobiles. This practical problem allows for such items to be stolen


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and re-set more easily thereby duping innocent buyers, insurers and the subsequent financiers in the

process.

By formalizing the use of SAMAR, as well as being able to check whether an asset they are purchasing

is still under finance by the banks, the public will benefit by being able to verify if an insurer has or has

had an interest in the item. (Stolen, stolen and recovered, damaged written off)

Cross border movement of Assets under finance

The SAMAR developers enjoy a close working relationship with the Departments involved in controlling

our land borders. Presentations of the system to the NatJOC, NJMCC (the pre curser to the Border

Management Administration announced by the President’s office earlier this year) SARS and the SAPS

have been met with enthusiasm. Their main complaint from the officials was that currently “there is

nothing to check” when such assets are presented. The formalization of a protocol to allow for a

“standing operational procedure” in this regard will be embarked upon to allow for improved cross border

movement control.

Overview in brief

SAMAR allows manufacturers, importers, builders, banks, insurers and the public to control title and

ownership of movable assets that would in time allow for improved control over movable assets. Users of

the system can anticipate improved availability of personal and commercial financing of movable assets.

SAMAR’s use by the insurance industry to load their interest against the asset under finance will reduce

risk for the banks and related costs.

For some users, the benefits of registering movable assets on SAMAR will facilitate financing that may

not otherwise have been available, by providing identifiable data and markings for tracking and control

that are admissible in a court of law.

To allow the industry to move forward with this project a co-operative effort is required from all those

involved.


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NATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION

5. Motor vehicle exempt from registration

(1) A motor vehicle -

(a) propelled by electrical power derived from electrical cabling affixed to the vehicle and that is not used

on a public road;

(b) which has crawler tracks;

(c) which is not-

(i) self-propelled;

(ii) a caravan;

(iii) designed principally for the conveyance of persons or goods, or both; and

(iv) operated on a public road;

(d) which by reason of its dimensions or the mass thereof or the mass of a part thereof may not be

operated on a public road in terms of the Act, and which is not so operated;

(e) referred to in paragraph (c) and which is drawn by a tractor whether or not it is operated on a public

road;

(f) of which the Department of Defence is the title holder and owner;

(g) which is designed exclusively for racing, and includes a micro midget car or cart and a go-cart, and by

virtue of its design, does not comply with the provisions of Parts II, III, and IV of Chapter VI and by

reason of such design may not be operated on a public road in terms of the Act;

(h) which is a self-propelled lawnmower and by virtue of its design, does not comply with the provisions

of Parts II, III, and IV of Chapter VI and by reason of such design may not be operated on a public

road in terms of the Act;

(i) which is designed exclusively to be used on a golf course and by virtue of its design, does not comply

with the provisions of Parts II, III, and IV of Chapter VI and by reason of such design may not be

operated on a public road in terms of the Act and for the purpose of this paragraph operate on a

public road shall not include the operation of such vehicle within the confines of a golf course;

(j) which is a type of motor cycle on which a person stands, generally known as a motorised skateboard,

and by virtue of its design, does not comply with the provisions of Parts II, III, and IV of Chapter VI

and by reason of such design may not be operated on a public road in terms of the Act; or

(k) which is a type of motor vehicle designed for the purpose of being operated specifically by a person

younger than 16 years of age and by virtue of its design, does not comply with the provisions of Parts

II, III, and IV of Chapter VI and by reason of such design may not be operated on a public road in

terms of the Act,

(l) which the steering wheel is on the left hand side, excluding motor vehicles referred to in regulation

200(2)(b), (d) and (e)

shall be exempt from registration and shall not be registered in accordance with the provisions of this Part:

Provided that if the ownership of a motor vehicle is to be transferred from the Department of Defence to

another person, such Department shall register such motor vehicle prior to such transfer.

(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(c), the words “operated on a public road” shall not be so construed to

include the presence of such motor vehicle on a public road for the purpose of -

(a) being driven to the premises of the owner in order to take delivery thereof;

(b) crossing a public road from the one premises of the owner to another over a distance of not more than

one kilometre; or

(c) proceeding to or from a place where repairs are to be or have been effected to such motor vehicle.

(3) If a motor vehicle exempt in terms of subregulation (1)(c) is operated on a public road contrary to the

provisions of subregulation (2), the title holder of such motor vehicle shall be liable for the registration

thereof on the date referred to in regulation 7(1)(a)(vii).


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SUPPORT BY THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY

Property identification is essential for both financiers, and insurers.

The total value of non-motor related movable assets financed and insured, is substantial. The identification of

these assets in instances where the purchaser owing, and/or in instances of loss due to theft, is problematic for

both financier and insurer. Due to lack of the marking of movable assets other than roadworthy and registered

vehicles, Millions of Rand per year is lost due to:\

- Dual/multiple financing on the same asset; - Inability to claim ownership after an insurance claims pay-out; and - Inability to recover items in the second-hand market/criminal sales points.

There are not too many options in terms of permanently marking assets in order to identify and confirm

ownership. It is however imperative for both financier and insurer to be able to have access to a data-base

where the owner could be linked to the specific asset in question, similar to what e-NATIS does in the registered

motor environment.

The monitoring and tracking of property is only possible when each item is individually identifiable and recorded

in a traceable data-base. Self-adhesive labels which will not wear out or fall off, can be the solution Insurers in

specific have longed for.

If underwritten by the financial industry, engagement with underwriters may result in a discount on risk

premium, similar to the effect of micro-dotting in the registered vehicle space.

Servaas du Plessis

Chief Executive Officer

Censeo PTY Ltd

2.4 - SUPPORT FROM THE SAPS The system as proposed has received support from several SAPS members, we have been asked to

motivate that the SAPS Property Control System be integrated with SAMAR, the tagging system with its

unique optical readable identification and photograph confirmation is court admissible. SAMAR complies

with the requirements of Standard Specification SANS 534-1 as insisted upon by the SAPS.

However, we have the “cart before the horse” issue at play, this motivation will only be once the use of

the system by the banks and insurance industry has been ratified.

The SAPS have indicated that they currently have great difficulty identifying certain asset categories and

see SAMAR as a positive step towards improving identification and in time allowing for additional

security measures to be introduced. They highlighted laptops/solar/computers/ quad bikes and high

value bicycles as being their current worst problem assets.

The SAPS have conceded that the control of the SAP 13 stores situated at all Police Stations

countrywide leaves much to be desired and that the use of SAMAR as an identifier with its easy

readability would enhance the SAPS, own control systems.


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3 SAMAR OVERVIEW

SAMAR covers the entire life-cycle of an asset, and creates the most recent reliable record of an asset by

continuously updating the record as changes are made by various system interactions. SAMAR may be used for all

moveable assets including “yellow metal”, and MAY also be applied to motor vehicles registered on eNaTIS, where

additional control is required.

SAMAR, as a concept, was agreed with the banks as being necessary as early as 2009, as the NRCS changed their

policy regarding “yellow metal” to bring it in line with Regulation 5 of the Road Traffic Act. This policy change

created a gap with regards to the ability to effectively manage and control the financing of assets throughout their

lifecycle due to the lack of systems to fulfil this need. .

SAMAR, the Southern Africa Moveable Assets Register, was developed to fulfil precisely this requirement, as it

provides for improved risk management of movable assets through the registration and verification of information

related to the identifiers of moveable assets, on a common framework. SAMAR will be billed at a cost that is very

favorable to the industry, and substantially less costly than ENaTIS transactions

All the systems and solutions discussed in this document remain the intellectual property of the relevant parties

that are mentioned as being partners. This includes IVID (Pty) LTD, Ubiquitech (Pty) LTD, Data-Re (Pty) Ltd and

BBRTC cc.


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4 SAMAR PRICING

SAMAR has committed to negotiate the transaction cost and will always be substantially lower than the

equivalent eNaTIS registration cost. To this end it is proposed that:

1. A fee of R80 plus VAT per transaction will be charged

2. The transaction fee will be incurred on

o Change of ownership (Title)

o Registration of used assets

3. A new asset, where it is the equivalent of being dealer stocked, will not incur a transaction fee.

The transaction fee will also go towards covering the costs incurred for the SAMAR High Security Label, which will

not be charged for where the importer, builder or manufacturer agrees to use the system on the assets involved.

Systems development and integration costs have been incurred to date but will be recovered through the SAMAR

transaction fees.

5 ASSETS TO BE LOADED ON SAMAR

The NMFA forum needs to come to a decision as to which assets are to be loaded onto SAMAR as a mandatory

standard, and which are optional.

6 SUPPORT FROM VARIOUS INDUSTRY BODIES

• The forum has approached the Credit Regulator for approval of SAMAR as an industry solution, via BASA

and the NMFA

• The forum needs to receive approval from the Competition Board to be recognized as the standard and

sole controller of the proposed solution


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7 SAMAR FUNCTIONALITY

SAMAR covers the entire life-cycle of an asset and creates the most recent reliable record of an asset by continuous

updating the record as changes are made by various system interactions. SAMAR records:

� All moveable assets with their titleholder and owner within Southern Africa

� Ownership changes and changes to the asset information by any associated systems

� SAMAR Asset Reference Number

� Microdot and/or unique identifier applied

� UVTT installed

� Insurer at the time of registration or updates by other insurers thereafter

� Tracking service provider

� Photographs of the asset

SAMAR provides for the following functionality via an integrated web-based solution to cater for movable assets:

• Recording/uploading of all movable assets

• Allows for the titling for all assets

• Produces a title certificate suitable for bank financing purposes for movable assets

• The dealer control functions allow for assets to be “dealer stocked”

• The sale of an asset is recorded by a release for title

• All functions are fully auditable

• Authorities may only obtain access to the system by mutual agreement the role-players.

SAMAR is currently in use with;

• Several members of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA)

• International Vehicle Identification Desk(IVID)

• SA Taxi Finance (SATF)

• Taxi Scrapping Administrator(TSA)

• ABSA

• Nedbank

• Standard Bank

• WesBank

• BBRTC

• I 2s (UVTT)

• Many Importers of Yellow metal


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8 SAMAR ASSET IDENTIFICATION

A SAMAR High Security Label (HSL), is attached to each asset loaded onto SAMAR. The HSL, contains a unique asset

reference number, which remains with that asset for its lifetime. The label incorporates a number of features that

make it difficult to copy and the asset number is also contained in the barcode as a failsafe mechanism.

The SAMAR logo is currently in the trademark registration phase – so any infringements and attempts to copy will

be prosecuted.

The high security labels are currently in use by the automotive industry worldwide in order to replace the

traditional metal VIN plates. In South Africa they are in use by Ford. In order to ensure the labels are tamper proof

and suitable for high security scenarios they exhibit the following properties:

• High Security Labels (HSL)

• Acrylic Adhesive

• High Resistance to Heat, Abrasion and Chemicals

• Frost and Humidity Resistant

• Good UV Resistance

• Tamper Evident

• Not removable without label destruction

• Tesa labels (Beiersdorf)

• DIN ISO 9001 Approved

• QS 9000 Approved

• Federal Office for Motor Transportation

• Federal Office for Defence Technology

Approved

• Auto Users Worldwide

These labels are made strictly for SAMAR with the management and distribution of them being controlled in a

very tight manner.


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9 REGISTERING AND IDENTIFYING SAMAR ASSETS

LOADING AND LINKING ASSETS 1. Makes and Models are Pre-Loaded to SAMAR

2. Bank / MIB Registers on SAMAR as a Titleholder

3. Asset is Registered on SAMAR by Manufacturer

4. Asset number on the High Security Label (HSL) is captured to SAMAR

5. Bank applies for Titleholder change

6. SAMAR Titleholder Certificate is generated

7. Mobile Interface

o Scan barcode / enter asset number to return all asset details

o Photograph asset with SAMAR labels attached


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CURRENT SYSTEMS INVOLVED IN THE SAMAR PROCESS 1. CerTrack The Finance Industry standard for the control of registration certificates within their filing

systems

2. RegTrack – The Motor Industry Standard for the control of Registration Applications to the regional

registering authority

3. MIBTrack – The Motor Industry Standard for management of vehicle records, NAAMSA approved, and

bank supported

4. InsTrack – The system used by the Insurance Industry for claim management

5. SAMAR – A database of moveable assets ( acting as the “depository” of the data of all the above)

6. IVID – The database of regional used vehicles imports, stolen face-value documents & “distressed” vehicle

records (cross border clones, ownership disputes & illegal imports)


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10 SAMAR AND THE CONSUMER

SAMAR MOBILE In order to drive SAMAR adoption, a mobile app will be available for download by anyone. This app will not

require any registration for use and will be available on the Android platform initially.

Any user of the SAMAR app will be able to scan the SAMAR High Security Label and view limited details in relation

to the asset. The details supplied via this mobile interface to the public will be limited so as to ensure POPI

compliance.

IMPACT ON AND PROTECTION OF THE CONSUMER

Consumer Protection

The system will allow the potential purchaser to verify the ownership of the asset offered for sale, if the

identifier is not present, then the adage “buyer beware” would seem appropriate

Ownership rights

Used assets passing from one owner to the next and access to the history of the asset would serve to

protect the ownership rights of both buyer and seller involved in such transactions.

Identifying stolen goods

Currently the SAPS and the Insurance Industry have no method available to assist the consumer to

identify if items offered for sale are in fact legitimate. Although not foolproof the SAMAR process will

assist in this area.

Choice of using the system or not

The consumer is not forced to use the system, it is their choice, we imagine that only higher value or

high risk assets would be those that a consumer would feel it worth the effort and cost of registration and

verification on the system. But it is voluntary.

SAMAR Asset AAX3039W Category Marine – Jet Ski Model RZR 1200 Serial Number XZ54LK9876P

Titleholder Wesbank Identification# CK/123456789 Country South Africa


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11 PROCESS

REGISTRATION OF ASSET BY MIB (MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER, BUILDER) a. Assets are loaded to SAMAR via MIBTrack

b. MIB registers asset with its SAMAR Asset Number, and optionally the MicroDot pin or UVTT

c. SAMAR will register title to the bank and generate a title certificate via CerTrack

d. SAMAR can now be used for the lifecycle of the asset to reflect changes in ownership, title, asset

condition, insurer and tracking mechanism

ASSET SALES a. Dealer will lodge an owner change in SAMAR

b. A new title certificate will be generated reflecting the new owner and bank

WRECKED VEHICLES / MOVEABLE ASSETS a. The system allows for the “title” to be registered to asset records whatever the status, even

wrecks/ not economical to repair

b. The dealer control functions allow for the asset to be“dealer stocked”.

c. The sale of an asset is recorded by a release for titling.

d. Insurance interest is logged.

ASSET INSPECTIONS a. These can be conducted using the mobile interface and this detail will be stored with the asset

record in SAMAR.


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12 SAMAR CERTIFICATE


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13 BACKGROUND TO EXISTING SYSTEMS

Within the Banks Vehicle Financing domain, both the CerTrack and RegTrack solutions are currently used.

CERTRACK FROM UBIQUITECH (PTY) LTD CerTrack keeps track of eNaTIS Registration Certificates throughout the finance period for titleholders of assets.

CerTrack records all activities such as copying the certificate, requesting duplicates and temporarily removing the

certificate from store, on a time stamped audit trail. CerTrack was designed for use by South African vehicle

financing institutions, and enables the effective control of vehicle registration certificates while also complying with

the requirements of the National Road Traffic Act (Act 93 of 1996). CerTrack also facilitates the interaction between

branches, dealers and clients.


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REGTRACK

RegTrack keeps track of applications for eNaTIS transactions at participating registering authorities. RegTrack

provides feedback to user institutions with regard to the approval and rejection of applications and monies payable

for completed transactions, as well as tracking of face value documents issued. RegTrack also provides the

registering authority with electronic copies of all documents submitted with the application for a permanent

retrievable source document filing.

Benefits to dealers

� No manual input of vehicle details on registration documents

� Computer generated documents extract information from pre-existing systems such as CerTrack and MIBTrack

and verified against other available systems (this speeds up the process, aids accuracy and commences an audit

trail).

� Permanent retrievable source document filing for later reference

� Quicker turn-around-time for most dealers at registering authorities where applicable

� System automatically completes info from electronic bank contract to eliminate the wrong asset wrongfully

registered on the wrong client’s name.

� Quicker pay-outs from banks to some dealers.

� Limiting of courier and queuing costs, no need to wait for and send the registration document to the bank

where applicable


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INSTRACK

InsTrack is used by the Insurance Industry to manage claims and linked Registration Certificates for vehicles on

which they hold title as a result of a claim. It manages the change of title from the bank to the relevant Insurance

Company and communicates with CerTrack, the solution that manages registration certificates for the bank.

The Insurance Company can log a request within InsTrack for all claims loaded on the system for title change.

CerTrack ensures that title is uplifted from the banks name, and the Registration certificate is withdrawn from store,

in order for change of title to be completed.


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IVID (PTY) LTD

International Vehicle Identification Desk (IVID) is an International organisation promoting excellence in

international vehicle trade, combating crime and promoting economic growth in Southern Africa.

The IVID System provides the following functions:

� Vehicle data storage

� data of vehicle movement cross-border

� issues Vehicle Birthing Certificates within the SADC region

� keeps track of possible illegal activity and anti-cloning activities

� Permit verification

Vehicle identification data of all new and used imported vehicle units, and those manufactured in the region are

gathered and stored. Access to this data is provided to regional authorities, motor industry, police services, customs

and excise control, regional vehicle registration authorities, finance houses, banking and insurance industries.


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VIDS FROM DATA-RE (PTY) LTD

VIDS allows organizations that have a valid interest in the vehicle crime space to gain increased visibility of specific

vehicles that have been involved in a crime, and vehicles that have cloned / duplicated number plates. VIDS is an

industry-wide initiative, driven by Data-Re, involving the private sector, government and security organizations.

Functionality includes the ability to search for a specific vehicle, view individual sightings for that vehicle, search for

sightings made by a specific camera, and assist in the identification of cloned number plates.


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UVTT FROM EYE2SQUARE (PTY) LTD

The UVTT is a device installed into new assets at manufacture or import that enables tracking without modifications

to the asset. The UVTT, has open systems technology that allows all tracking companies to operate their unique

service offerings off a common technology platform.

UVTT Features:

• a compact permanently installed GSM and RF Beacon tracking system.

• fitted at the point of vehicle assembly or importation into the country.

• bonded to the engine wiring harness in such a way that removal will most likely render the vehicle

immobile due to damage to the wiring harness.

• stores significant identification information relating to the vehicle.

• details of the vehicle are also logged on a central database

• provides for open system firmware architecture that allows the Customer to select their preferred

Tracking Service Provider.

• The RF link allows integration with wireless devices such as a GPS device, panic button, the vehicle’s

burglar alarm system and diagnostic equipment.


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14 ACRONYMS

A.N.P.R. Automatic Number Plate Recognition; IT system for cameras to read plates

B.C.O.C.C. Border Control Operations Co-ord. Committee, was B.C.I.P., was N.I.D.S.

BMA Border Management Agency

B.O.E. Bill of Entry - Customs clearing document for imports

B.A.C. Business Against Crime - Chamber of Business special interest task group

B.L.N.S. Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland - with South Africa they form S.A.C.U.

CBRTA Cross Border Road Traffic Agency

I.P.P.P. Interprovincial committee works on NATIS, Road Traffic Act, roadworthy centres, etc.

I.T.A.C. International Trade Administration Commission; part of DTI and controls imports and exports

I.V.I.D. International Vehicle Identification Desk

L.O.A. Letter of Authority - issued by NRCS for approved items such as vehicles for import purposes

M.I.B. Manufacturer/Importer/Builder: of vehicles per the RTA

eNaTIS National Automobile Tracking Intelligence System - operated by SAPS

N.D.O.T. National Department of Transport

N.M.F.A. National Motor Finance Association; association of banks who finance vehicles

N.R.C.S. National Regulator of Compulsory Standards: regulatory arm of SABS

O.E.M. Original Equipment Manufacturer; entities who make the car components for assemblers

O.L.A.S. Operating Licence Authentication System, run by TaxiChoice for taxi licences checks

R5 Models Models created for vehicles exempt by Regulation 5 from registration (SAMAR Models)

R.T.A. Road Traffic Act, per NDoT

R.T.M.C. Road Traffic Management Company; reports to NDoT

S.A.B.S. South African Bureau of Standards - regulatory testing and certification agency

SABRIC South African Banking Risk Intelligence Centre - banks co-operation re crimes

S.A.C.U. South African Customs Union – South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Botswana

SADC Southern African Development Community - SACU countries, Zim, Moz, Ang, Zam, Mal, etc.

SAIA South African Insurance Association; body representing insurance companies

SAMAR Southern Africa Moveable Assets Register

SANTACO South African National Taxi Council: Govt. backed taxi association

SAPVIN Special VIN put on vehicles by SAPS when old VIN gone or unusable

SARPPCO Southern African Police Chiefs co-ordinating body; provides police clearance docs for vehicles

SARS South African Revenue Services - Customs and Excise, Inland Revenue, VAT

S.A.T.F. South African Taxi Finance, provides finance to taxi owners

U.V.T.T. Universal Vehicle Tracking Technology; Toyota and other vehicle tracker device project

VIN Vehicle Identification Number - An international standard applicable in SA through legislation


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15 SAMAR PROCESSES


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