The Government will be amending the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations in order to reinforce public transportation safety for children and the wider public.   Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a media briefing on Friday (February 3).  It comes in the wake of a decision by several operators of public passenger vehicles (PPVs) islandwide...

Aspects of the new Road Traffic Act that require phased implementation are to be addressed as the country begins to operate under the new legislative regime, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. Delivering a Statement in the House of Representatives on January 31, Mr. Shaw noted that the transition to the new Act will require a period...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is calling for the public’s patience and cooperation, in the wake of the new Road Traffic Act and Road Traffic Regulations, which came into effect today, Wednesday (February 1). He said the Ministry welcomes feedback and discussion on how “we can all work together for a better and safer road traffic environment”....

Instructors of motorcycle learner drivers will be required to drive within six metres of their students under the new Road Traffic Regulations, which come into effect on Wednesday, February 1. According to the Regulations, an instructor must have a motorcycle driver’s licence for at least three years before engaging in the supervision of a learner. Additionally, motorcycles being used by...

The public is being implored to support members of the police force as they enforce the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations, which come into effect on Wednesday, February 1. State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, made the appeal while addressing the opening ceremony of a two-day Road Traffic Act and Regulations training conference at...

Phased implementation of the new Road Traffic Act, 2018 and the Road Traffic Regulations, 2022 is set to commence on February 1. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, in a statement on Monday (January 30), said the legislation aims to better regulate and promote safe use of Jamaica’s roadways. “This, while at the same time, ensuring the safety...

Motorists are being encouraged to address their outstanding traffic tickets ahead of the new Road Traffic Act, which will take effect on February 1. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in his New Year’s Day address to the nation, reminded that the infractions are to be settled at the courts. In December, Cabinet had arrived at a decision that...

The Road Traffic Act, 2018 and the Road Traffic Regulations, 2022 are slated to be implemented in February 2023. This was disclosed by Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, who pointed out that “this legislation will aid in curbing indiscipline in the traffic environment and will see motorists facing tough sanctions for breaching the rules”. “This is not in...

Motorists will now have to ensure their contact information is accurate and up to date, in keeping with the amended 2018 Road Traffic Act. This stipulation is one of two additional amendments to the Act which were approved by the Senate during its sitting on Friday (July 22). The Bill was passed with no amendments in the House of Representatives...