Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), looks on while Executive Driver for 876 On The Go Taxi Service, Dudley Carter (left), assists a wheelchair-bound passenger to enter a vehicle. Occasion was the launch of the taxi service’s facility for disabled persons at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew recently. Also observing (from second left)...

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”....

Dealers and owners of motorcycles are required to ensure that units are bought or sold with a helmet conforming to stipulations in the 2022 Road Traffic Regulations, which come into effect on Wednesday, February 1. Motorcyclists are required to wear a protective helmet and a high-visibility safety vest while driving a motorcycle. Local manufacturers and importers of protective devices must...

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...

A motorist who fails to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle will be fined $25,000 under the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations, which takes effect today (February 1). According to the Regulations, driving a vehicle closer than 50 metres behind an emergency vehicle or stopping a vehicle within 100 metres of where the emergency vehicle has...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is moving quickly to incorporate new, cleaner technologies into the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet, eventually replacing the existing combustion engine units. He said that the objective is to reduce the company’s carbon footprint as well as improve its bottom line. “The Government is very serious about its environmental...

The full arm of the law will be brought to bear against persons who have been selling and illegally obtaining driver’s licences, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. Addressing the official launch of York Castle High School’s Driver Education Programme in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on January 27, Minister Shaw said that for too long the practice...