AN appointment system is re-introduced for the inspection of vehicles with 6,000 kg maximum gross weight (MGW) and over.
The system took effect from Monday.
The Ministry of Works and Transport in a media release on Saturday stated that the new measures will be implemented on a phased basis to deal with the ongoing challenge associated with vehicle inspections and transfers, mainly due to customers seeking to conduct transactions at short notice.
Additionally, another inspection site will be made available for vehicles 6,000 kg (MGW) and over next week at the Ministry of Works and Transport Agua Santa Stock Pile and Asphalt Plan which will also be based on an appointment system.
Fleet owners are also encouraged to apply for authorisation to use their compounds as Inspection Stations in accordance with the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act Chapter 48:50.
The ministry also stated that from Tuesday to March 24, vehicle transfers at the San Fernando Licensing Office and Caroni Licensing Office will be relocated to the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva and Larry Gomes Stadium, Arima. No appointment is required to access that service.
The release stated, “Additionally, the Licensing Division injected additional resources and modified certain processes to address vehicle amendment challenges, with the aim of improving the overall operations of the existing system. Members of the general public are encouraged to utilize the above-mentioned provisions to ensure they become compliant with the law and that their vehicles are safe and roadworthy.”
The Ministry of Works and Transport thanked the general public for their patience and continued cooperation during this period.
