Policies & Projects

The list below outlines the current and upcoming projects and policies spearheaded by the Legal Services Unit of the Ministry of Works and Transport.

Current and upcoming:

Policy/ Discussion Paper on: The introduction of a Checkered Band Maxi Taxi System for the servicing of suburban and rural communities across Trinidad and Tobago
Reform of the Fixed Penalty System; Introduction of a Demerit Points System and the Red Light Camera Enforcement System and a S pot Speed Radar Camera Enforcement;
Regulating the use and enforcement of window film (Tint) and the introduction of Tint Meters;
Introduction of Electronic Motor Vehicle Registration, new Number Plates and Criminalization of the use of fraudulent/fake number plates;
Introduction of a disabled/accessible parking for persons with disabilities and special circumstances;
Finalization of policy for drug-impaired driving and the introduction of a “Drugalyzer”; and
Introduction of regulations for the protection of Pedal Cyclists.
Policy For: The Amendment of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 48:50 to introduce a Disabled/Accessible Parking System for Persons with Disabilities in Trinidad and Tobago.