2020

Government of the
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

VIOLATIONS/
OFFENCES

Booklet sponsored by BHP

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MESSAGE FROM ARRIVE ALIVE

The World Health Organisation in its Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018 established
the recommended policies and practices that are required to enhance road safety. We
must all work towards the adoption of these internationally recognised policies and
practices which are based on a comprehensive analysis of all factors contributing
to road traffic crashes and the resulting fatalities/injuries. We must all try harder to
reduce these serious collisions that are all preventable.
Arrive Alive compliments the hard work of the Ministry of Works & Transport, the TTPS,
the Judiciary, the Attorney General’s office, as well as TT Post on the proclamation
and operationalisation of the Act to amend the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act,
Chap 48:50 effective May 26th 2020. This Act introduces a system of traffic violations
for the more serious breaches of the Act which includes the implementation of a Red
Light Camera System, Demerit Points System, the reform of the fixed penalty system,
related legal proceedings and other pertinent matters.
With this Act being proclaimed into law, drivers will not only be fined but will have
demerit points lodged against their driver’s permit record of offences. This means that
drivers will lose their ‘privilege to drive’ if/when they exceed the number of demerit
points in one year. Arrive Alive is confident that this new system will bolster our law
enforcement agencies and be a true preventative measure in the saving of lives on our
roads.
We therefore urge all drivers to take a driver’s education course, to learn hazard
perception and to drive defensively - to change driving behaviour. This new law
increases the ease of enforcement through the use of technology, brings greater
support to the law enforcement agencies and reduces the corruption that is inherent
in the current system. We appeal to the Licensing Authority to make driver’s education
mandatory, prior to the privilege to drive all classes of vehicles on our roads. We also
look forward to Spot Speed Cameras being installed along our nation’s main roads and
highways, particularly where serious collisions and fatalities have occurred and the
implementation of the law to ticket by camera.
Arrive Alive is cognisant of the fact that past achievements, however small, could not
have been made without the hard work and dedication of the various stakeholders of
road safety. We therefore wish to thank all our partners and sponsors, particularly BHP
Trinidad & Tobago, for their consistent commitment to road safety and their ongoing
support of Arrive Alive. We also thank all the honest, hardworking police officers,
the staff of the Ministry of Works & Transport, the Ministry of Social Development &
Family Services, the Judiciary, the Attorney General’s office, the First Responders, the
communities, universities, colleges and schools, as well as our supporters, who have
steadfastly continued to play their part in improving safety on our nation’s roads.

Disclaimer:- By this booklet, Arrive Alive has sought to provide general information surrounding road safety and the road traffic
laws of Trinidad and Tobago . To the best of Arrive Alive’s knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate and reliable as
of the date of publication. The information contained herein is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranty of
any kind. Arrive Alive does not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, or reliability
of the information contained in this booklet. No warranties, promises and/or representations of any kind, expressed or implied,
are given as to the nature, standard, accuracy or otherwise of the information provided in this booklet nor to the suitability or
otherwise of the information to your particular circumstances. In particular, the information provided on this site is not legal
advice or professional advice of any other kind, and should not be considered to be such, or relied or acted upon in that regard. If
you need legal or other professional advice, you should consult a suitably qualified person.
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ARRIVE ALIVE is a Non-Governmental, Apolitical Organisation and

leading advocate for road safety.

Our Mission
To advocate for better road traffic management systems and to
support and educate the various stakeholders on the complex
issues of road safety through inter-agency collaboration and
intervention and to positively impact the behaviour of all road users
so as to preserve lifestyles and save lives.
Our Vision
Keeping families together with ZERO injuries and ZERO fatalities.

Whether you are an experienced driver or a novice, this booklet will provide you
with the current information on traffic offences and the penalties imposed for
breaking the law.
We recommend that you study this booklet to learn more about the laws
relating to the use of our nation’s roads. These laws, regulations and road
traffic signs are intended to enhance safety for all road users.
We recommend that all drivers, especially young drivers, take a defensive
driving course which teaches how to drive safely and how to adapt to the
actions of other drivers and road conditions.

Use your indicator to indicate where you wish to go prior to entering the roundabout.

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THE DEMERIT POINTS SYSTEM

The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, No. 9 of 2017, introduced
the Demerit Points System in Trinidad and Tobago as another road safety measure
for the improvement of our nation’s road traffic culture. The Demerit Points System’s
objectives are to encourage drivers to continue to improve their driving behaviour
and refrain from abusing their privilege to be the holder of a driving permit. Demerit
Points are accumulated by breaking road traffic laws which carry demerit points. Errant
drivers who are repeat offenders will consequently be exposed to disqualification for
specified periods and mandatory rehabilitation when they have reached or exceeded
the number of demerit points within the various thresholds. The Demerit Points
System will encourage road traffic law compliance and safer driving behavior on our
nation’s roads.

HOW DO DEMERIT POINTS WORK?

Demerit Points are applied to your driving permit record upon:
• Payment of a Fixed Penalty (the specified sum to be paid for a Traffic Ticket);
• Conviction before a Court;
• Failure to pay the Fixed Penalty within the prescribed time frame.
You start with zero (0) points on your driving permit record and demerit points are then
added when you break the road traffic laws. Demerit Points will stay on your record
for a maximum of two (2) years. Once two (2) years has passed without accumulating
any more points, the demerit points will automatically be removed from your driving
permit record.
If you obtain the maximum threshold of demerit points, depending on if you are a newly
licensed or an experienced driver, you can be disqualified from driving for a specified
period.

HOW ARE DEMERIT POINTS APPLIED?

• New Driver (holding a driving permit for a period of twelve (12) months or less
from the date of issue).
As a newly licensed driver, if you accumulate seven (7) or more demerit points
within twelve (12) months from the date of issue, you can have your driving permit
disqualified for a period of one (1) year.

This is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
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• Experienced Driver (holding a Driving Permit for more than twelve (12) months
from the date of issue).
Where an experienced driver has accumulated within three (3) years:
• Ten (10) or more but less than fourteen (14) demerit points, he or she shall be
subject to disqualification for six (6) months;
• Fourteen (14) or more but less than twenty (20) demerit points, he or she shall
be subject to disqualification for a period of one (1) year;
• Twenty (20) or more demerit points, he or she shall be subject to disqualification
for a period of two (2) years.
• When you accumulate demerit points that meet or exceed the specified limit for
demerit points and you are subject to disqualification, the Licensing Authority will
notify you in writing prior to disqualification.
• Once you receive a notification of impending disqualification, you will have an
opportunity to show cause that is, giving reasons or explaining in writing why your
driving permit should not be suspended.
• Where you fail to show cause and the Licensing Authority decides to disqualify
you from holding a driving permit, the Licensing Authority shall inform you of the
disqualification in writing. The disqualification will take effect fourteen (14) days
after the date of the notice.
• You will then be required to surrender your driving permit to the Licensing Authority.
• Failure to surrender your driving permit to the Licensing Authority is an offence with
a fine of five thousand ($5000) dollars and further disqualification for an additional
period of one (1) year.

HOW DO I REGAIN A DRIVING PERMIT?

• A person disqualified from driving by the Licensing Authority shall surrender the
driving permit to the Licensing Authority within the specified time frame and the
driving permit shall be of no effect during the period of suspension.
• When the applicable disqualification period expires, all demerit points recorded
against your driving permit record shall be expunged.
• After the disqualification period expires, you may have a driving permit reissued to
you by completing the following steps:
1. Participating in a driver’s rehabilitation programme approved by the Licensing
Authority;
2. Passing a driving test;
3. Paying the fee for the reissue of the driving permit.

This is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Simultaneous Traffic Violations in One Incident and Demerit Points

• When you commit more than one traffic violation in one incident which results in the
simultaneous accumulation of points, the violation that attracts the highest number
of points will be applied to your driving permit record.
For example, if you commit two (2) traffic violations which carried respectively
four (4) demerit points and six (6) demerit points, the traffic violation that carries
the higher number of demerit points (in this case six (6)), will be applied to your
driving permit record. This is a safeguard that protects you from being exposed to
disqualification after being issued with more than one fixed penalty notice in one
incident.
• However, if you breach a red light (which is observed by a law enforcement officer)
and exceed the speed limit, demerit points would be recorded for both violations on
your driving permit record in addition to the highest number of demerit points for
any other traffic violation arising out of the same incident.

Imposition of Double Demerit Points:

• The Minister has the authority to prescribe from time to time by Order for periods
(e.g. long weekends such as Easter and Festive Seasons such as Carnival, Christmas
and New Year’s) during which Double Demerit Points will be enforced for specific
traffic violations. These traffic violations will carry Double Demerit Points.
• An Order for the implementation of Double Demerit Points shall be published in the
Gazette and in at least one daily newspaper circulating in Trinidad and Tobago, at
least five (5) days prior to the commencement of period of Double Demerit Points.
This period of Double Demerit Points will not exceed ten (10) consecutive days.
• For example, driving while holding or using a handheld mobile device carries three
(3) demerit points. During the period of Double Demerit Points, this traffic violation
will carry six (6) demerit points.

Please see the following pages for a detailed listing of the Demerit Points System as
contained in the Ninth Schedule of the MVRT Act.

This is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
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FIXED PENALTY TRAFFIC

VIOLATIONS/OFFENCES AND
DEMERIT POINTS
MVRT (Amendment) Act, No. 9 of 2017 –
Sections 80-84,88K-88P & the Ninth Schedule

Fixed
Description of Traffic violation Demerit
Relevant Section/Regulation Penalty
or Offence Points
$
1. Using or altering a motor vehicle or Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
trailer for a purpose not authorised Act, Chap. 48:50, section 21(1)(b)
by the registration or Licensing
Authority
2. Public Service Vehicle carrying Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 3
excess passengers Act, Chap. 48:50, section 21(1)(c)
3. Goods vehicle carrying excess Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 3
weight Act, Chap. 48:50, section 21(1)(c)
4. Use of motor vehicle with the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 2,000.00
windscreen or any other window Act, Chap. 48:50, section 23(1)(d)
fitted with glass so tinted, treated
or darkened as to obscure the view
of the inside of the vehicle from
outside
5. Use of motor vehicle under dealer’s Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
licence by a person other than a Act, Chap. 48:50, section 39
dealer
6. Driving while disqualified from Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 14
holding or obtaining a driving permit Act, Chap. 48:50, section 42
7. Riding Motor Cycle without safety Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 4
helmet Act, Chap. 48:50, section 43(1)
8. Failure of a driver and any Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 4
passenger seventeen years and Act, Chap. 48:50, section 43C(1)
over to wear a seat belt while the
vehicle is in motion
9. Driving a vehicle with a person in Motor Vehicles and Road 1,000.00 4
the front seat who is not wearing Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50, section
a seat belt 43C(1A)
10. Driving a vehicle with a child in the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 4
front seat who is five years and Act, Chap. 48:50, section 43D(1)
under (a)

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Ninth Schedule (CONTINUED)

Fixed
Description of Traffic violation Demerit
Relevant Section/Regulation Penalty
or Offence Points
$
11. Failing to place a child who is five Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 4
years and under in a child restraint Act, Chap. 48:50, section 43D(1)
or booster seat in the vehicle while (b)
driving the vehicle
12. Offences of driving instructor Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 2,000.00 9
Act, Chap. 48:50, section 46
13. Exceeding the specified speed Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic
limit— Act, Chap. 48:50, section 62(1)

by 1 to 9 km per hour 1,000.00 0

by 10 to 20 km per hour 1,500.00 2

by 21 to 30 km per hour 4
2,000.00
by 31 km or more per hour 6
3,000.00
14. Motor racing and speed trials Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 6
between motor vehicles with- out Act, Chap. 48:50, section 63
permission
15. Traffic Signs Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
Act, Chap. 48:50, section 64
16. Breach of Traffic Order made by the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
Minister Act, Chap. 48:50, section 65(1)
17. Failing to comply with directive of a Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
police constable Act, Chap. 48:50, section 66(a)
18. Failing to comply with a traffic Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
sign or notice authorised Act, Chap. 48:50, section 66(b)
by the Licensing Authority
or Commissioner of Police,
respectively.
19. Failing to comply with a traffic light Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
signal Act, Chap. 48:50, section 66A
20. Failing to comply with a traffic light Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00
signal captured under Part VA Act, Chap. 48:50, section 66A
21. Contravention of Traffic Order Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
made by the Commissioner of Act, Chap. 48:50, section 68(7)
Police
22. Breach of parking restriction made Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
by the Minister Act, Chap. 48:50, section 69(1)(b)
23. Driving when under the influence Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 9
of drug Act, Chap. 48:50, section 70

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Ninth Schedule (CONTINUED)

Fixed
Description of Traffic violation Demerit
Relevant Section/Regulation Penalty
or Offence Points
$
24. Driving or being in charge of a Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 9
vehicle while blood alcohol levels Act, Chap. 48:50, section 70A
exceed prescribed limit
25. Failure to provide a specimen of Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 14
breath or blood Act, Chap. 48:50, section 70B
26. Failure to submit breath analysis or Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 14
wilful alternation of concentration Act, Chap. 48:50, section 70C
of alcohol in his breath or blood
27. Careless Driving Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 6
Act, Chap. 48:50, section 72
28. Motor Cyclist holding onto another Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 2
moving vehicle Act, Chap. 48:50, section 77(2)(a)
29. Motor Cyclist riding with no hands Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 2
on the handle bar Act, Chap. 48:50, section 77(2)(b)
30. Throwing or distributing Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 300.00
advertisements or handbills from Act, Chap. 48:50, section 78(1)
a vehicle
31. Standing for hire at a place not Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 3
appointed for the purpose Act, Chap. 48:50, section 91(3)
32. Unauthorised parking on grounds Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 2
of a public building Act, Chap. 48:50, section 107(1)
33. Defaced or defective identification Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 450.00 3
plate Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 7
34. No identification plate fixed to the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 3
front or back of the vehicle Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 9
35. No identification lights for the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 300.00 2
illumination of identification marks Act, Chap. 48:50,
on vehicle at night Regulation 10
36. Failing to observe restrictions on Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,200.00
pedestrian crossings Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulations 16, 17 and 18
37. Number of passengers to be Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 300.00
carried not printed on right front Act, Chap. 48:50,
door of taxi Regulation 17(a)
38. Failure to produce a vehicle for Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 9
inspection/Driving a vehicle Act, Chap. 48:50,
without a valid inspection sticker Regulation 27(11)
and certificate

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Ninth Schedule (CONTINUED)

Fixed
Description of Traffic violation Demerit
Relevant Section/Regulation Penalty
or Offence Points
$
39. No Tare and Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00
M.G.W. painted on vehicles Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation
28(1)(h)
40. Vehicle with defective fittings Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 450.00 2
Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation
28(1)(i)
41. Vehicle without silencers or fitted Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 300.00 3
with cut outs Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation
28(1)(j)
42. Unauthorised lights to front or rear Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 3
of vehicle Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation
28(1)(k)
43. Unauthorised letters and figures Motor Vehicles and Road 750.00
on vehicle Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 28(1)(l)
44. Vehicle without two head lamps Motor Vehicles and Road 1,000.00 2
Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 28 (1)(m)(i)
45. Vehicle without park lights Motor Vehicles and Road 1,000.00 3
Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 28(1)(m)(ii)
46. Vehicle without tail lights Motor Vehicles and Road 1,000.00 3
Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 28(1)(m)(iii)
47. Vehicle with unauthorised spot Motor Vehicles and Road 1,000.00 4
or swivel lights Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 28(1)(m)(iv)
48. No “left hand drive” notice affixed Motor Vehicles and Road 300.00
to appropriate vehicle Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 31(2)
49. Reversing on roads for an Motor Vehicles and Road 750.00 3
unreason- able distance Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 38, Rule 1
50. Reversing at the junction of Motor Vehicles and Road 1,000.00 2
roads or around corner in the City Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50,
of Port-of-Spain or San Fernando Regulation 38,
Rule 1
51. Quitting vehicle before applying Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00
brakes and switching off engine Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 3
52. Failing to keep vehicle to left on Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00
road Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
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Ninth Schedule (CONTINUED)

Fixed
Description of Traffic violation Demerit
Relevant Section/Regulation Penalty
or Offence Points
$
53. Improper overtaking on the left Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
side of the road Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 5(3)
54. Obstructing overtaking traffic Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 5(4)
55. Improper overtaking on the right, Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
cutting in Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 38, Rule 5(5)
56. Overtaking traffic at a place Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
dangerous to do so Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 38, Rule 5(6)
57. Parking within nine metres of a Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 500.00
corner Act, Chap. 48:50,
Regulation 38, Rule 5(10)
58. Drawing up alongside another Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 500.00
vehicle; backing motor vehicle to Act, Chap. 48:50,
kerb or roadside Regulation 38, Rule 5(11)
59. Parking within three metres of a Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 500.00 2
fire hydrant Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 5(12)
60. Parking within three metres of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 2
front of a fire station Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 5(13)
61. Negligently or wilfully interrupting Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 600.00 3
the free passage or causing an Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
unnecessary obstruction Rule 6
62. Failing to draw up as close as Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 300.00
possible to the side of the road Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 11
63. Vehicle without horn Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 300.00 3
Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 12(1)
64. Permitting excess sparks, smoke or Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00
visible vapour to come from vehicle Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 13
65. Vehicle carrying excessive Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 2
projection Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 15
66. Overcrowded vehicle Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 16

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Ninth Schedule (CONTINUED)

Fixed
Description of Traffic violation Demerit
Relevant Section/Regulation Penalty
or Offence Points
$
67. Carrying persons in a dangerous Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
manner Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 17
68. Leaving broken- down vehicle on Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 500.00
road unattended Act, Chap.48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 18
69. Failing to draw up vehicle for Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
passage of any engine or other Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
apparatus of the Fire Service, Rule 19
Police Vehicles, Defence Force
Vehicles or Ambulances.
70. Towing other than a motor vehicle Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 600.00 2
without written permission of the Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 38,
Licensing Authority Rule 20
71. Length of tow rope exceeding five Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 450.00
metres Act, Chap.48:50, Regulation 38,
Rule 21
72. Vehicle without reflecting mirror Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 2
Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 40
73. Vehicle carrying unsecured load Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00 2
Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 42
74. Use of noisy vehicle Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 300.00 2
Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 43
75. Use of vehicle with defective tyres Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 44
76. Use of vehicle with no windshield Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 300.00 2
wiper or defective wiper Act, Chap. 48:50,Regulation 46
77. Playing a musical or noisy Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00
instrument in a vehicle without Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 49
permission of the Licensing
Authority
78. Driving vehicle on footpath or Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
pavement Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 57
79. Public Service vehicle without Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00
spare tyre Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation
76(j)
80. Public Service vehicle importuning Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00
of passenger Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 78
81. Taxi Driver unsuitably attired Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00
Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 79
82. Placing of advertisement on side of Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 300.00
window of taxi Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 80

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Ninth Schedule (CONTINUED)

Fixed
Description of Traffic violation Demerit
Relevant Section/Regulation Penalty
or Offence Points
$
83. Taxi unattended at head of taxi Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 600.00
stand Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation
81(2)
84. Failing to occupy vacant space in Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00
taxi stand Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation
94(2)
85. Parking in a public stand appointed Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 750.00
for taxi Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 95
86. Stopping or parking or driving a Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
motor vehicle on a surveillance bay Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation
110A(2)
87. Failing to preserve taxi driver’s Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 300.00
badge against loss, destruction or Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 115
defacement
88. Failing to produce taxi driver’s Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 450.00 2
badge and licence on demand Act, Chap. 48:50, Regulation 115
89. Use of Priority Bus Route by Special Roads (Traffic) 2,000.00 6
unauthorised vehicle Regulations Chap. 48:01,
Regulation 2
90. Using or causing to be used or Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third- 1,000.00 3
permitting a person to use a motor Party Risks) Act, Chap. 48:51,
vehicle or licenced trailer on a section 3
public road without a valid policy of
insurance
91. Unauthorised driving or parking Queen’s Park Act, Chap. 41:04, 1,000.00
within Queen’s Park Savannah Regulation 1A
92. Operation of maxi- taxis outside Maxi-Taxi Act, Chap. 48:53, 1,000.00 3
specified route Regulation 7(1)
93. Vehicle painted in such a manner Maxi-Taxi Act, Chap. 48:53, 1,000.00 3
as to be mistaken for a maxi-taxi section 12(1)
94. Driving while holding or using a Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
hand held mobile device (Mobile Devices) Regulations,
Chap. 48:50, Regulation 4
95. Holding or using a hand held Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
mobile device while supervising the (Mobile Devices) Regulations,
holder of a provisional permit Chap. 48:50, Regulation 5
96. Using a wireless communication Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic 1,000.00 3
device to view, send or compose an (Mobile Devices) Regulations,
electronic message while driving or Chap. 48:50, Regulation 7
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THE NEW TRAFFIC TICKETING SYSTEM

The New Traffic Ticketing System involves the use of technology, which allows drivers to pay
and settle a reduced fine called a fixed penalty for traffic tickets without going through the Court
system. With the support of technology, namely the U-Turn System, some of the features of the
New Traffic Ticketing System are:
• Law Enforcement Officers will utilize handheld mobile ticketing devices to generate electronic
traffic tickets called E-tickets. Law Enforcement Officers will have instant access to data during
road traffic exercises.
• Once a traffic ticket is issued, all the information on the ticket is electronically transmitted in
real time to all agencies:
• Traffic Enforcement Center for monitoring and managing;
• TTPOST to process the payment of the fine on the traffic ticket;
• Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago should a Notice to Contest be filed within the 15-day time
frame by the traffic violator;
• Licensing Division to access the relevant information should the traffic violator fail to pay
the fine within the 30-day time frame;
• TTPS for archiving and taking further action if necessary.
• Information is printed on the reverse/back of the traffic ticket detailing the process to pay the
fine or to file a notice to contest and the consequences for non-payment of the fine.
• To pay the fine on the traffic ticket via CASH or LINX, visit any authorised TTPOST location
nationwide.
• To initiate the process for the contesting of traffic tickets, a Notice to Contest must be filed
online at the website www.contest.ttlawcourts.org
• Failure to pay a traffic ticket on time will result in fine escalations and the imposition of
administrative sanctions by the Licensing Authority such as, suspension of the driving permit
of the driver, ceasing all transactions with the driver or the motor vehicle.
See the table below for an example of the fine escalation for non-payment of a traffic ticket – eg.
use of a mobile phone while driving.   

Traffic Violation Payment Amount Payment Period Demerit Points

Using Mobile Phone $1000.00 fine to be Thirty (30) days Three (3) Demerit
while driving paid. Points

Failure to pay traffic Escalation of 25% Additional fourteen

ticket within thirty applies. (14) days
(30) days $1,250.00 to be paid.

Failure to pay Another escalation of Additional fourteen

$1,250.00 within the 25% applies. (14) days
additional fourteen $1,500.00 to be paid.
(14) days

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The New Traffic Ticketing System (CONTINUED)

If the escalated fine is still unpaid, the Licensing Authority has the power to impose administrative
sanctions such as:
a. Suspension of the driving permit of the driver;
b. Ceasing all transactions in relation to the traffic violator;
c. Ceasing all transactions with the vehicle involved in the traffic violation,
until the outstanding fine ($1,500.00) is fully paid.
Once the escalated fine is paid, the administrative sanctions will be immediately lifted. However,
the demerit points will remain recorded against the driving permit record of the traffic violator.
• If the traffic violation on the ticket carries demerit points, demerit points will be recorded
against the driving permit record of the driver.
• The status of traffic tickets and the number of demerit points accumulated on a person’s
driving permit record can be accessed and reviewed via the online portal at
www.apps.mowt.gov.tt.
To learn more information about the new Traffic Ticketing System, log on to www.drivingtt.com.

WHEN SHOULD DRIVERS PAY THE FIXED PENALTY FINES?

30 THE NUMBER OF DAYS TO PAY THE FINE STATED ON THE NOTICE ISSUED

15 THE NUMBER OF DAYS TO FILE A NOTICE TO CONTEST WITH THE COURT FROM
THE DATE OF THE NOTICE ISSUED IF YOU WISH CONTEST THE NOTICE

14 THE NUMBER OF DAYS IN WHICH AN OFFENDER MUST NOW PAY AN ESCALATED

FINE OF 25%

14 THE NUMBER OF DAYS IN WHICH AN OFFENDER MUST NOW PAY AN ESCALATED

FINE OF 50%

FAILURE TO PAY OUTSTANDING FINES MAY RESULT IN

ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

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SPEED LIMITS
The Speed Limits (Built-Up Areas) Order, 2017
Made by the Minister under section 62(2) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Ch. 48:50
All roads in Trinidad and Tobago are declared to be built-up areas for the purposes of Section
62 of the Act, thereby carrying a speed limit of 50 km/h. The roads or portions of roads that are
declared not to be built-up areas are as follows:

Special
The roads or portions of roads that
Class or description Speed
are not to be built up areas are as Time
of Motor Vehicle Limit
follows:
km/h

(a) Beetham Highway from 1.53 (a) All motor vehicles except a
kilometre mark at Market tractor, motor omnibus, motor
Overpass (east) in the vicinity of vehicle constructed to carry more
the Central Market/NP to 4.81 than ten passengers, goods
kilometre mark at Barataria vehicle the licensed M.G.W. of
Overpass; which exceeds 3200 hundred
kilogrammes with or without
at all
trailer, goods vehicle the licenced 100
times
M.G.W. of which does not exceed
3200 hundred kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

(b) Churchill-Roosevelt Highway (a) All motor vehicles except a

from 4.81 kilometre mark at tractor, motor omnibus, motor
Barataria Overpass to 34.8 vehicle constructed to carry more
kilometre mark at Antigua Road, than ten passengers, goods
Cumuto; vehicle the licensed M.G.W. of
which exceeds 3200 hundred
kilogrammes with or without
at all
trailer, goods vehicle the licenced 100
times
M.G.W. of which does not exceed
3200 hundred kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

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The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50 (CONTINUED)

Special
The roads or portions of roads that
Class or description Speed
are not to be built up areas are as Time
of Motor Vehicle Limit
follows:
km/h

(c) Uriah Butler Highway from 2.75 (a) All motor vehicles except a
kilometre mark at Bamboo tractor, motor omnibus, motor
Village Overpass to 15.65 vehicle constructed to carry more
kilometre mark at Chaguanas than ten passengers, goods
Overpass; vehicle the licensed M.G.W. of
which exceeds 3200 hundred
kilogrammes with or without
at all
trailer, goods vehicle the licenced 100
times
M.G.W. of which does not exceed
3200 hundred kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

(d) Solomon Hochoy Highway (a) All motor vehicles except a

from 15.65 kilometre mark at tractor, motor omnibus, motor
Chaguanas Main Road to 45.35 vehicle constructed to carry more
kilometre mark at Golconda than ten passengers, goods
Exit; vehicle the licensed M.G.W. of
which exceeds 3200 hundred
kilogrammes with or without
at all
trailer, goods vehicle the licenced 100
times
M.G.W. of which does not exceed
3200 hundred kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

8 The Audrey Jeffers Freeway (a) All motor vehicles except a

situated in the County of St. George tractor, motor omnibus, motor
from 0.00 kilometre mark at Ana vehicle constructed to carry
Street to 3.60 kilometre mark at more than ten passengers,
Western Main Road goods vehicle the licenced
M.G.W. of which exceeds 3200
kilogrammes with or without at all
80
trailer, goods vehicle the licenced times
M.G.W. of which does not exceed
3200 kilogrammes with a trailer
or private motor car with trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

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The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50 (CONTINUED)

Special
The roads or portions of roads that
Class or description Speed
are not to be built up areas are as Time
of Motor Vehicle Limit
follows:
km/h

9 The Diego Martin Highway from (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor,
0.00 kilometre mark at Western motor omnibus, motor vehicle
Main Road to 4.63 kilometre mark at constructed to carry more than
Wendy Fitzwilliam Boulevard ten passengers, goods vehicle the
licenced M.G.W. of which exceeds
3200 kilogrammes with or
without trailer, goods vehicle the at all
80
licenced M.G.W. of which does not times
exceed 3200 kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

10 That part of the Eastern Main (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor,
Road, Sangre Grande from 37.0 motor omnibus, motor vehicle
kilometre mark to 43.0 kilometre constructed to carry more than
mark, commonly referred to as ten passengers, goods vehicle the
“the Valencia Stretch” licensed M.G.W. of which exceeds
3200 hundred kilogrammes with
or without trailer, goods vehicle at all
80
the licenced M.G.W. of which times
does not exceed 3200 hundred
kilogrammes with a trailer or
private motor car with trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

11 The South Trunk Road Extension (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor,
from 0.55 kilometre mark at start motor omnibus, motor vehicle
of grass median southwest of constructed to carry more than
Oropouche Roundabout to 3.70 ten passengers, goods vehicle the
kilometre mark at end of grass licenced M.G.W. of which exceeds
median near Mon Desir-Delhi 3200 kilogrammes with or
Road without trailer, goods vehicle the at all
80
licenced M.G.W. of which does not times
exceed 3200 kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

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The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50 (CONTINUED)

Special
The roads or portions of roads that
Class or description Speed
are not to be built up areas are as Time
of Motor Vehicle Limit
follows:
km/h

12 The Claude Noel Highway from (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor,
Shirvan Junction to Bacolet motor omnibus, motor vehicle
Street constructed to carry more than
ten passengers, goods vehicle the
licenced M.G.W. of which exceeds
3200 kilogrammes with or
without trailer, goods vehicle the at all
80
licenced M.G.W. of which does not times
exceed 3200 kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

13 The Shirvan Road from Claude (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor,
Noel Highway to Grafton Road motor omnibus, motor vehicle
constructed to carry more than
ten passengers, goods vehicle the
licenced M.G.W. of which exceeds
3200 kilogrammes with or
without trailer, goods vehicle the at all
80
licenced M.G.W. of which does not times
exceed 3200 kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

14 Auchenskeoch-Buccoo Bay (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor,

Road from Shirvan Junction to motor omnibus, motor vehicle
Montgomery Road constructed to carry more than
ten passengers, goods vehicle the
licenced M.G.W. of which exceeds
3200 kilogrammes with or
without trailer, goods vehicle the at all
80
licenced M.G.W. of which does not times
exceed 3200 kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

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The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50 (CONTINUED)

Special
The roads or portions of roads that
Class or description Speed
are not to be built up areas are as Time
of Motor Vehicle Limit
follows:
km/h

15 Rienzi-Kirton Highway from (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor,

Rushworth Street to Cipero Road motor omnibus, motor vehicle
constructed to carry more than
ten passengers, goods vehicle the
licenced M.G.W. of which exceeds
3200 kilogrammes with or
without trailer, goods vehicle the at all
80
licenced M.G.W. of which does not times
exceed 3200 kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

Note: Defensive Driving Tip.

Arrive Alive encourages all drivers to carefully examine their risks when driving.
When driving on wet roads, the Stopping Distance will at least double that
required for the Stopping Distance on dry roads. This is because your tyres have
less grip on wet roads eg. travelling at a speed of 80 km/h in perfect conditions,
a driver will need 53 metres to stop or 13 average car lengths. On a wet road,
a driver will need 106 metres or 26 average car lengths to come to a complete
stop. Discuss Stopping Distance with your Driver’s Education instructor or look
up for more safety tips
It is not safe to drive on our roads at the advertised speeds limits if the roads
are not built to international standards or the road safety furniture is not in
good condition. Arrive Alive encourages you to decrease your speed, consider
the risks, especially if the roads, on which you are driving, are in poor condition
to include potholes, the absence of guardrails and barriers, good markings,
signage and lighting. Also, please always be aware of pedestrians, cyclists and
motorcyclists who are vulnerable road users and who all have a right to our
roads.

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The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50 (CONTINUED)

Special
Class or description Speed
Road Time
of Motor Vehicle Limit
km/h
Interchanges and Ramps within the St. (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor
George West District (b) Tractor does not include a goods at all
40
vehicle or private motor car with times
or without a trailer
(a) Aranguez Exit Ramp 1 from 6.6 kilometre mark on the Churchill - Roosevelt
Highway (East bound) to Samaroo Trace North;
(b) Aranguez Exit Ramp 2 from 0.17 kilometre mark on Samaroo Trace North to
6.7 kilometre mark Churchill-Roosevelt Highway (East bound);
(c) Bamboo Overpass Ramp 1 from 3.1 kilometre mark on the Uriah Butler
at all
Highway northbound to the Bamboo Overpass; 40
times
(d) Bamboo Overpass Ramp 2 from the Bamboo Overpass to 0.2 kilometre
mark in vicinity of the Grand Bazaar Roundabout;
(e) Beetham Highway Ramp 1 (commonly known as “the Market Overpass”)
from 1.76 kilometre mark on the Beetham Highway Westbound to 0.37
kilometre mark on Old St. Joseph Road;
(f) Churchill-Roosevelt Highway Frontage (South) Road from 7.93 kilometre
at all
mark on the Churchill- Roosevelt Highway (West bound) to 2.45 kilometre 30
times
mark on the South Exit Ramp on the Uriah Butler Highway;
(g) Churchill-Roosevelt Highway/Uriah (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor,
Butler Highway Interchange Ramp 1 motor omnibus, motor vehicle
(West to South) from 7.14 kilometre constructed to carry more than
mark on the Churchill- Roosevelt ten passengers, goods vehicle the
Highway (East bound) to 2.75 licenced M.G.W. of which exceeds
kilometre mark on the Uriah Butler 3200 kilogrammes with or
Highway (South bound); without trailer, goods vehicle the at all
80
licenced M.G.W. of which does not times
exceed 3200 kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer
(h) Churchill-Roosevelt Highway/Uriah (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor
Butler Highway Interchange Ramp (b) Tractor does not include a goods
2 (West to North) from 7.4 kilometre vehicle or private motor car with at all
mark on the Churchill- Roosevelt or without a trailer 40
times
Highway (East bound) to 1.65
kilometre mark on the Uriah Butler
Highway (North bound);

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The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50 (CONTINUED)

Special
Class or description Speed
Road Time
of Motor Vehicle Limit
km/h
(i) Churchill-Roosevelt Highway/Uriah (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor
Butler Highway Interchange Ramp 6 (b) Tractor does not include a goods
(East to North) from the 8 kilometre vehicle or private motor car with at all
mark on the Churchill- Roosevelt or without a trailer 30
times
Highway (West bound) to the 2.3
kilometre mark on the Uriah Butler
Highway (North bound); and
(j) Churchill-Roosevelt Highway/Uriah (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor,
Butler Highway Interchange Ramp motor omnibus, motor vehicle
7 (South to West) from the 2.71 constructed to carry more than
kilometre mark on the Uriah Butler ten passengers, goods vehicle the
Highway (North bound) to the 4.4 licenced M.G.W. of which exceeds
kilometre mark on the Churchill- 3200 kilogrammes with or
Roosevelt Highway (West bound). without trailer, goods vehicle the at all
80
licenced M.G.W. of which does not times
exceed 3200 kilogrammes with
a trailer or private motor car with
trailer
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

For further speed limits on main roads and ramps,

scan this QR code to read the full Act on www.arrivealivett.com

For the full Act go to:

http://www.mowt.gov.tt/documents/Act%20No%209%20of%202017%20MVRT%20
Amendment%202017.pdf

or visit
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT)
http://www.mowt.gov.tt/general/homepage.aspx
http://www.mowt.gov.tt/forms/legislationcomment.aspx

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SPEED LIMITS
The Special Speed Limits Order, 2017
Made by the Minister under section 62(2) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Ch. 48:50

The special speed limits specified in fifth column of the table below are hereby imposed with
respect to the roads specified in the second column in relation to the classes or descriptions
of motor vehicles specified in the third column and during the periods specified in the fourth
column, as described in the table below:

Special
Class or Description Speed
Roads Time
of Motor Vehicle Limit
km/h

1 Priority Bus Route All classes of authorised vehicles at all 65

times

2 Lady Young Road in the County of St. All motor vehicles except a tractor, at all 50
George from a point of intersection and in this provision tractor does not times
with the Eastern Main Road to the include a goods vehicle or private
3 kilometre post, Lady Young Road motor car with or without trailer
from the 6 kilometre post to the
junction of the St. Ann’s Road

3 That part of the Eastern Main Road All motor vehicles except a tractor, from 25
situated in the County of St. George and in this provision tractor does not 6 am
West which starts from a point 45 include a goods vehicle or private to
metres West of Sixth Avenue and motor car with or without trailer 6 pm
continuing to a point 45 metres East daily
of the said avenue

4 That part of the Paria Main Road Motor vehicles generally at all 25
situated in the County of St. George times
which passes through Maracas Bay,
commencing with the 130 kilometre
mark and running in a more or less
westerly direction for a distance of
755 metres to the junction of the
said road with the North Coast Road

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Special Speed Limits Order, 2017

The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chap. 48:50 (CONTINUED)

Special
Class or Description Speed
Roads Time
of Motor Vehicle Limit
km/h

5 That part of the Manzanilla-Mayaro (a) Tractor (except a goods vehicle or at all 15
Road situated in the Ward of Turure private motor car with or without times
in the County of St. Andrew which a trailer
passes through the Cocal Estate at all 25
(b) Any other motor vehicle
Compound, commencing with the times
70 kilometre mark and running in a
more or less southerly direction for
a distance of 400 metres to the 70
kilometre mark on the said road

6 Mayaro Beach in the County of Motor vehicles generally at all 25

Mayaro and Manzanilla Beach in the times
Counties of St. Andrew and St. David

7 That part of the Uriah Butler (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor; at all 60
Highway in the vicinity of Grand times
(a) Tractor does not include a goods
Bazaar Mall situated in the County
vehicle or private motor car with
of St. George commencing at the
or without a trailer
southern end of Grand Bazaar
Limited and continuing to the
intersection with the Eastern Main
Road

8 Queen's Park Savannah (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor at all 65
times
(b) Tractor does not incude a goods
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

9 Valencia Bypass Road (Barbuda (a) All motor vehicles except a tractor at all 65
Road) between Antigua Road to times
(b) Tractor does not include a goods
Eastern Main Road
vehicle or private motor car with
or without a trailer

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The Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act (MVRTA) Ch. 48:50

REGULATIONS FOR
MOBILE DEVICES:
These items took effect from 2nd February, 2011.
Demerit
points
to be
awarded

*See Ninth Schedule on page 12, notes 94, 95 & 96 as above.

Demerit points to be awarded on a date still to be announced.

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at frequent intervals
or at least every thirty minutes of your journey.

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Pedestrians, bicyclists and motor cyclists have

rights to use the roads too, so give them space!
E.g. 3’ (feet) clearance when overtaking at 65 km/h
or less and 3.5’ clearance over 65 km/h.
(3 feet = 1 meter)

These road users have no protection in a crash, so

when they are hit by a motor vehicle, they are likely
to be seriously injured or killed on impact.
Pay extra attention when driving in school zones,
villages and neighbourhoods and look out for kids
running in between parked vehicles

Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists together

account for 37% of road fatalities in Trinidad and Tobago
over the last five years.

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SOME ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS

Slippery Road
No Right Turn

Prohibition of the
Falling Rocks
Use of Audible
Warning Devices

Pedestrian Stop
Crossing

Cross Wind Give Way

No Over-taking
No Entry

No Entry
for Goods Parking
Vehicles Prohibited

No Entry
for Vehicles No U-turn
5 Tonnes
Laden Weight

Maximum Maximum Maximum

Speed Limit Speed Limit Speed Limit
in km/h in km/h in km/h

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SPEED LIMITS
MVRTA Ch. 48:50 – S. 62 & Second Schedule
Maximum Speed Kilometers per hour
Outside a Within a
Class or Description of Vehicle Built-Up Area Built-Up Area
(a) Tractor (except a goods vehicle or private motor
35 20
car with or without trailer)
(b) Motor Omnibus 65 50
(c) Motor Vehicle constructed to carry more than
65 50
ten passengers
(d) Goods vehicle the licenced M.G.W. of which
exceeds 3200 kilogrammes with or without 65 50
trailer
(e) Goods vehicle the licenced M.G.W. of which does
65 50
not exceed 3200 kilogrammes with a trailer
(f ) Goods vehicle the licenced M.G.W. of which does
100 50
not exceed 3200 kilogramme without a trailer
(g) Private motor car with trailer 65 50
(h) Any other motor vehicle 100 50

20
Maximum speed limit in km/h
Within a built up area, e.g. main roads.
e.g. Tractor (except a goods vehicle or private motor car with or
without trailer)

Maximum speed limit in km/h

35 Outside a built up area, e.g. major highways.

e.g. Tractor (except a goods vehicle or private motor car with or
without trailer)

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Maximum speed limit in km/h
Most of the ramps in Trinidad and Tobago are between 30-40 km/h.
e.g. within neighbourhoods, school zones and where there is heavy
pedestrian traffic, the speed limit should not exceed 30 km/h.

50
Maximum speed limit in km/h
Within a built up area.
e.g. Motor vehicle constructed to carry more than ten passengers
Goods vehicle the licenced M.G.W. of which does not exceed
3200 kilogrammes with a trailer

65
Maximum speed limit in km/h
Outside of a built up area, such as the Priority Bus Route.
e.g. Motor Vehicle constructed to carry more than ten passengers
Goods vehicle the licenced M.G.W. of which does not exceed
3200 kilogrammes with a trailer

80 Maximum speed limit in km/h

Outside of a built up area (excluding Tractor, Motor Omnibus and Goods
Vehicle in excess of 3200 kilogrammes).
e.g. Audrey Jeffers Freeway
Diego Martin Highway
Reinzi-Kirton Highway
South Trunk Road
Shirvan Road, Tobago

100 Maximum speed limit in km/h

Major highways (excluding Tractor, Motor Omnibus and Goods Vehicle
in excess of 3200 kilogrammes).
e.g. Churchill Roosevelt Highway
Uriah Butler Highway
Solomon Hochoy Highway

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