The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) have commenced traffic operations island-wide, to ensure motorists are complying with the law.
On Friday 19th May 2021, RTCIPF officers from the Traffic Enforcement and Operational Response Units and officials of the DMV, conducted roadblocks from 5 p.m. along Leeward Highway in the vicinity of First Caribbean Roundabout, Providenciales.
Commenting on the ongoing operations Superintendent Dwight Gardiner said: “The RTCIPF has undertaken a zero-tolerance approach against traffic violators in a bid to ensure road safety for all. These operations, in partnership with our DMV colleagues, will also involve raising awareness and sensitizing the public as it relates to the Road Traffic Ordinances. It is imperative that persons fully comply with road traffic regulations in order to avoid being fined. We encourage you to assist us in maintaining a safer roadway in the TCI through compliance.”
Traffic Data: May 19th, 2023 Traffic Stop/Vehicle Checks: 127
Number of tickets issued: 24
Number of Vehicles towed: 02
A number of persons warned of intended prosecution for driving a motor vehicle without insurance: 02 The RTCIPF wishes to remind motorists that vehicle windows must have the following minimum levels of visible light transmittance:
Front windscreen: Above 50 percent
Each front window; Driver and Passenger side windows: Above 50 percent;
Rear Windows and Windscreen: Above 30 percent.
If your vehicle’s tint does not meet these requirements, then under the Road Traffic Ordinance you commit a traffic violation and must pay the following:
TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS (250.00) PER WINDOW
The RTCIPF thanks you for your cooperation in advance.
