An arrested person can apply for bail at the police station before the expiration of the 48 hour period & before the first appearance in court. Police bail is granted by a police official of the rank of inspector & above & is for minor offences such as:
- Common assault
- Criminal defamation
- Reckless or negligent driving
- Drunken driving
- Possession of a small amount of dagga
- Theft with a value of less than R2,500.00