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- File photoTHE TT Police Service is appealing to the country to obey traffic laws, warning that there have been increases in 85 per cent of listed traffic violations in a media release on January 1.
The warning comes as the TTPS celebrates a 12 per cent decline in road fatalities year-on-year, from 124 deaths in 2024 to 109 in 2025.
In the release, the police warned that increases have increased by thousands of dollars through amendments to the Ninth Schedule of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act.
It warned that high-risk violations such as exceeding the speed limit by more than 31 kilometres is now a $6,000 fine and failing to have insurance is now a $10,000 fine. Police also warned that drivers arrested for DUI offences could face a fine of $24,000 for first-time offences and a $45,000 fine for second offences.
“The amendment reflects significant consequences for breaches of road traffic regulations by motorists and requires drivers to be more vigilant in adhering to the rules of the roads. The increases in fines are scheduled to come into effect today, January 1st 2026, therefore the TTPS is appealing to motorists to practise compliance immediately via adherence to all road traffic laws and ensure that vehicles are inspected and have a valid certificate of insurance.”
The release noted the decline in road fatalities saying that while the improvement is significant, one life lost is still one too many.
“As TT moves into 2026, the TTPS calls on all road users to play their part. Safe roads require responsible drivers. Obey the law, protect lives, and help us continue reducing road fatalities across the nation.”
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