Media Releases

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the general public that the partial opening of the Priority Bus Route (PBR) to light vehicles between the intersections of Abbatoir Road, Port of Spain and Mount Hope has ended, and the segment of the Beetham Highway is re-opened to all motor vehicles.

Motorists are to expect some lane restrictions as ongoing works continue on Beetham culvert #2.

The Ministry thanks all for their patience and cooperation during this exercise.

Please be guided accordingly.

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The Proposed Reform of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Ch. 48:50 on the Use and Enforcement of Window Film (commonly known as Tint) on Motor Vehicles in Trinidad and Tobago

The Ministry of Works and Transport has noted the cover story published in today’s edition of the Trinidad Guardian (09-09-18) and wishes to state the facts as they relate to this matter.

Motorists are advised that the use of the Priority Bus Route in a westerly direction from Mt Hope
Intersection to Abattoir Road, Port of Spain has ended.

THE PRIORITY BUS ROUTE (PBR) PARTIALLY OPENED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

On July 06th 2018, Cabinet agreed to amend Regulation 27(1) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Regulations (MVRT). This change will allow “T” registered vehicles with an MGW of up to 3200kg, to be inspected by approved private garages across Trinidad and Tobago every two years, similar to the provision for light motor vehicles registered for private use.

On July 05th 2018, a five (5) month moratorium was granted on the inspection of motor vehicles .This will allow citizens who own and drive motor vehicles sufficient time to ensure that their vehicles are properly inspected and the necessary inspection stickers are affixed to these vehicles, in accordance with the requirements of the MVTR Regulations. It is anticipated that this moratorium will reduce the overcrowding of inspection garages and Transport Division offices around the country and alleviate a situation which has been causing anxiety and inconvenience to thousands of citizens.

The Ministry of Works and Transport wishes to advise the general public on information relevant to the inspection of motor vehicles as stipulated by the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 48:50:

The Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) wishes to advise with effect from Monday 18th June, 2018 all persons conducting driver’s permit transactions will be required to take a new photograph and affixed signature.