The TTPS is reminding organizers of a motorcade protest planned for this Saturday that they do not have permission to go ahead with the action.

The protest, called “Drive for Progress” is being arranged by the Trinidad and Tobago Scrap Iron Dealers Association, however a statement from the TTPS said written requests for permission had been denied and as such the motorcade will not be allowed.

The TTPS statement read: “Section 107 of Summary Offences Act Chap 11:02 defines a public march as “any march or procession in a public place comprising (whether wholly or partly) pedestrians, vehicles (however propelled or drawn), or bicycles (however propelled).

The TTPS reminds citizens that, currently, Trinidad and Tobago remains under a State of Emergency, governed by Emergency Powers Regulations 2021 which The TTPS reminds citizens that in accordance to Section 112 of the Summary Offences Act Chap 11:02, “no person may organise, lead or take part in any public march unless a permit has been issue in respect thereof by the Commissioner of Police,” or in this case, the most senior officer of the TTPS.