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Land Transport

The Land Transport Division is responsible for the:

  • Administration of motor vehicle licensing regulation

1). Transport Services         2). Motor Vehicle Dealers

  • Liaison with land transport stakeholders
  • Compliance, monitoring and inspection of licensed vehicle agencies
  • Promotion of road safety education
  • Policy and Research

THE LICENSING OF TRANSPORT SERVICES ARE ADMINISTERED THROUGH  THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

1). Obtaining a Licence for:

  • Taxi-cab Service
  • Rental Service
  • Passenger Service

The Transport Licensing Authority is established by the Transport Licensing Act 1967 and is responsible for approving Transport Service Licence applications.

The Police Commissioner is Registrar and Chair of the Land Transport Licensing Authority. He is joined by members of the public nominated by the Minister of Police. Details of the role of the LTA are in the Licensing Authority Act 1967 (see Legislation section).

The Land Transport Division is the Secretariat to the Authority with the Transport Licensing Officer responsible for the administration and processing of all applications for the Authority. In addition the Officer maintains a database of applications.

TO OBTAIN A TRANSPORT SERVICE LICENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

In accordance with the Transport Act 1966 and Amendments those wanting a licence must

  1. Complete the following form: TLA001-New Application Form.pdf and have all the required documents to file with it. Here is a Licence Checklist.pdf to ensure all is in order before submitting application.

TO RENEW A TRANSPORT SERVICE LICENCE

In accordance with the Transport Act 1966 and Amendments those wanting a licence must

  1. Complete the following form: TLA002-Renewal Application Form.pdf and have all the require documents to file with it. Here is a Licence Checklist.pdf to ensure all is in order before submitting application.

THE LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS IS ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

The Secretary of the Ministry of Transport is the Registrar of licensed motor vehicle dealers (LMVD). He/she receives and approves all applications.

The Land Transport Division is the Secretariat to the LMVD Registrar. The Transport Licensing Officer is responsible for the administration and processing of all applications for the Registrar. In addition the Officer maintains a database of LMVD applications.

 

2). Obtaining a Licence for Motor Vehicle Dealers

STEPS TO OBTAIN A LICENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

In accordance with the Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1986 those wanting a licence must

  1. Complete the following form LMVD001 – New Application Form.pdf

TO RENEW A LICENCE

In accordance with the Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1986 Section 22 those wanting a licence must

  1. Complete the following forms LMVD002 – Renewal Application Form.pdf and LMVD003 – Salesperson Renewal Form.pdf

 

LMVD legislation can be found in the Legislation Folder.

If you have any questions or comments please contact the Ministry of Transport,

Land Transport Division ph 28810. Staff contact details are in the “About Us” section.