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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Stiffer Road Traffic Fines Aim to Prevent Bad Behaviour – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the provision of stiffer monetary penalties for breaches under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations is aimed at discouraging bad behaviour on the roads and keeping people safe. He said it is...
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking in the House of Representatives on February 7.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaking in the House of Representatives on February 7.

Gov’t outlines pending amendments to child restraint requirement under Road Traffic Act
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivers statement in the House of Representatives on January 31.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivers statement in the House of Representatives on January 31.

Aspects of New Road Traffic Act That Will Require Phased Implementation Outlined
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) are President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), Egeton Newman and Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 876 On The Go Taxi Service, Olivia Lindsay.
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) are President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), Egeton Newman and Chief Executive Officer and Founder of 876 On The Go Taxi Service, Olivia Lindsay.

PHOTOS: 876 Taxi Launches Service for Disabled Persons
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).

Public’s Understanding Urged as New Road Traffic Act and Regulations Come Into Effect

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Several of the approximately 80 new motorcycles acquired for the Jamaican Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).
Transport

Provisions for Protective Gear Outlined in New Road Traffic Regulations

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...
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Several of the approximately 80 new motorcycles acquired for the Jamaican Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).
National SecurityRoad traffic regulations 2022Transport

Major Stipulations for Motorcyclists Under New Road Traffic Act and Regulations

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...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset, at a handover ceremony for 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, St. Andrew, recently. Others examining the devices (from left) are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch.
National SecurityTransport

Huge Fines for Traffic Breaches Effective Today

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...
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The first Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) public passenger electric bus, which was unveiled at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on January 30.
TechnologyTransport

Gov’t Adding Electric Buses to JUTC Fleet

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...
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Minister of Transport and Minining, Hon. Audley Shaw, speaks to students and other stakeholders at the official launch of York Castle High School’s Driver Education Programme, on January 27.
Transport

Law to Deal With Persons Selling and Buying Driver’s Licences – Minister

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...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), with responsibility for works, Hon Everald Warmington (right) and Member of Parliament (MP) for St Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley (left), examine Wilson Bridge in Aberdeen, during a tour of the constituency on January 25. At third left is MP for St. Elizabeth Southeast and State Minister in the Ministry Of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter
Transport

Roads and Defective Bridges in Sections of St. Elizabeth to be Repaired

Deteriorated roadways, road breakaways and defective bridges in sections of St. Elizabeth North Eastern and North Western are to be repaired in short order. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), with responsibility for Works, Hon Everald Warmington, following a tour of sections of the constituencies on Wednesday, January 25....
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the House of Representatives on Thursday (January 26).
Transport

Motorists Urged to Take Advantage of Reprieve to Settle Traffic Tickets

Motorists with outstanding traffic tickets are being implored to take advantage of the period of reprieve being provided by the Government, to settle those matters before the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations take effect on Wednesday (Feb.1). Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the call, during debate on the Road Traffic (Reprieve and Nullification of Prescribed...
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