Kingston, Jamaica-JANUARY 2, 2025: Effective Monday,
January 6, 2025, the Transport Authority will commence motor vehicle
examinations in preparation for the renewal of road licences which expire March 31, 2025. The examinations is to facilitate the timely
submission of road licence applications at the start of the 2025/26 Road Licencing Period on February
3, 2025.
The
early commencement of motor vehicle examination, on January 6, is part of the Authority’s thrust to provide convenient
and efficient service to customers.
Meanwhile,
the Authority is encouraging customers to take advantage of the online
application process using their VISA debit or credit cards and to use the
delivery service in order to avoid congestion at the offices.
The
Transport Authority is also pleased to inform and remind customers that:
- There
will be no increase in Licencing fees at this time.
- 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 current motor
vehicle documents.)
- Failure to complete the renewal/reapplication process
by March 31, 2025 means that their
road licenses would become invalid as of April 1, 2025 and will attract
a late fee.
·
All its offices are now cashless facilities
and those customers who opt to transact business in office, can use debit and
or credit cards, bank transfer or may pay for services at Paymaster and Bill
Express.
For
further details, please contact the Authority toll free at 888-991-5687,
customer care 876-618-0959, WhatsApp 876-551-8176 or visit the website at www.ta.org.jm.
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