Media Releases

The Ministry of Works and Transport is pleased to announce amendments to the Demerit Points System,
as outlined in the Ninth Schedule of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2017.

Since the implementation of the System in May 2020, the Ministry has monitored its operation and assessed
its impact on driver behaviours and compliance with road safety laws. Based on feedback from stakeholders
and the general public, a comprehensive review was conducted to address concerns regarding the demerit
points and fixed penalties assigned to various traffic violations.

The Ministry of Works and Transport (“the Ministry”) intends to introduce a new requirement for driving schools and driving instructors to be registered with the Licensing Authority to be able to carry on a business to teach persons to drive or operate a vehicle. As such, the Ministry developed a policy document titled ‘Policy for the Amendment of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50 for the Regulation of Driving Schools and Instructors’ (“the Policy”) in respect of the implementation of this initiative. A copy of the approved Policy can be viewed at this link.

The Ministry of Works and Transport’s, Traffic Management Branch (TMB) has launched an innovative suite of technology aimed at transforming traffic control and management across the country. This initiative marks a significant leap forward in our mission to enhance public safety, streamline traffic flow, and optimize transportation operations.

On February 21st 2024, Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport, along with Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly Mr. Farley Augustine, Ms. Penelope Bradshaw-Niles, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, the Director of Maritime Services Division at the Ministry of Works and Transport, and T&T Salvage LLC, visited the Tobago oil spill site off the southern coast of Cove, Tobago.

Talks Begin for Intra-Regional Transportation Ferry System

16 Feb 2024

On Thursday 15th February 2024, a team of high power officials met at the Ministry of Works and Transport, Trinidad and Tobago to initiate discussions on the operationalization of an Intra-Regional Ferry Service.

The Ministry of Works and Transport has taken note of the article published in the Trinidad Guardian on Thursday 15 February 2024, titled “Farley accuses Govt of hiding info on oil spill vessel”. This article is categorically inaccurate and unnecessarily inflammatory. As Minister of Works and Transport, I commensurate with the frustration experienced by the Chief Secretary in holding the rightful perpetrators accountable for what is indeed an environmental and economic challenge for Trinidad and Tobago.