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As we stop for gas with almost two weeks to go before November 5th, we’re kicking the tires of American democracy to see if it’s roadworthy.

"Riders are required to use legal and roadworthy vehicles at all times, and as with all road users, they must follow local traffic laws and regulations."

Minibus taxi operators across Cape Town also aired frustrations that the government was impounding taxis they claimed were not roadworthy.

"It's likely that people will consider altering their journey plans and they may well travel by car instead so it's important they check their vehicle is roadworthy before setting off," says Frank Bird, senior network planner at National Highways.

The spokesperson added that insurers must keep their vehicle in a roadworthy condition.