Important Press Release - Transport Authority

 

Transport Authority of Jamaica

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Transport Authority is to commence motor vehicle examinations on January 9, 2023 to facilitate Public Passenger Vehicle operators ahead of the February 1, 2023 start of the licensing period.

Kingston, Jamaica-  January 3, 2023

Effective Monday, January 9, 2023, the Transport Authority will commence motor vehicle examinations in preparation for the renewal of road licences which expire on March 31, 2023.  The early start of examinations is to facilitate the timely submission of road licence applications come February 1, 2023, the start of the 2023/24 Road Licencing Period.

The early commencement of motor vehicle examination is part of the Authority’s thrust to provide convenient and efficient service to customers. Under this facility, licensees are not required to pay the motor vehicle examination fees upfront, as the fees will be collected upon submission of their applications for renewal of their road licences.

The Transport Authority is also encouraging customers to take advantage of the online application process using their debit or credit cards in order to avoid congregating at the offices. Customers can also request the delivery service being offered. 

Meanwhile the Authority is reminding customers that:

• All its offices are now cashless facilities. Customers may pay for services at paymaster, bill express, National Commercial Bank (NCB) using debit and credit cards at its offices
• PPV operators and applicants must meet the approved Transport Authority standards and requirements in order to receive a road license. These include colour coding, exterior markings and vehicle age requirements. For further details, persons may contact the Authority toll free at 1-888-991-5687, customer care 618-0959 or visit the website at www.ta.org.jm.
• Failure to complete the renewal/reapplication process by March 31, 2023 means that their road licenses would have expired.

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