Drivers are being warned by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service to adhere to the law. The TTPS revealed through a statement that they will be conducting widespread DUI and other road exercises in the coming days.
“Motorists are reminded that excessive speeding is one the leading causes of road traffic deaths in the country and exceeding a roadway speed limit constitutes an offence under section 62(5)(a) of the Motor Vehicles & Road Traffic Act Chapter 48:50.”

They added that: “Whereas this season associated with many persons indulging in festive behaviours, including alcohol consumption, drivers are warned that section 70(a) of the Motor Vehicles & Road Traffic Act Chapter 48:50, provides that a driver being found with a breath alcohol level in excess of the prescribed legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, can be subjected to hefty fines of up to $12,000 or three years imprisonment for a first offence, $22,500 or five years imprisonment for a second offence and permanent driving disqualification for a third offence.”

The Traffic & Highway Patrol Units, along with DUI Units and Task Forces from all nine policing divisions have commenced a series of strategic enforcement exercises targeting DUI, speed and mobile phone use.
There will also be a zero-tolerance approach to breaches of traffic violations.
“Joint exercises with the Licensing Authority are also planned to deal with violations associated with commercial vehicles including overloading, excessive projections and violations of route permits.”