The Ministry of Works and Transport is one of the largest government organizations in Trinidad and Tobago. We are responsible for providing the necessary planning, manpower, design and construction of physical infrastructure and transport services which are critical for the social and economic development of Trinidad & Tobago.
The Ministry of Works and Transport is authorised to manage the following services under its diverse portfolio;
- Roads and highways;
- Traffic management;
- National transportation;
- Ports;
- Public transportation;
- Coastal erosion;
- Drainage;
- Bridges;
- Construction.
The Ministry of Works and Transport has several divisions under its purview as it executes the Mandate of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. The Technical Divisions & Units of the Ministry are as follows:
- Bridges, Landslips & Traffic
- Management Unit
- Highways Division
- Maintenance Division
- Office of the Chief Technical Officer
- Programme for Upgrading Roads
- Efficiency Unit
- Transport Division
- Coastal Protection Unit
- Drainage Division
- Maritime Services Division
- Priority Bus Route Unit
- Traffic Management Branch
- Unemployment Relief Programme
- Construction Division
- Environmental, Health and Safety Unit
- Mechanical Services Division
- Procurement Unit
- Traffic Warden Division
The Ministry of Works and Transport works consistently with all of its key stakeholders. This fosters a cohesive collaboration and enhancement among all of its divisions and entities, working together with state agencies for the collective benefit of improving and managing the nation’s infrastructural systems and assets. These state agencies include:
- Air Transport Licensing Authority
- National Infrastructure Development Company (NIDCO)
- Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
- Civil Aviation Authority
- Pilotage Authority
- Transport Service Corporation
- National Helicopter Services Limited
- Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited
- The Vehicle Maintenance Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (VMCOTT)
The Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) provides a cadre of services to the general public and its valued shareholders and stake holders. The list of all the services the MOWT provides can be accessed at the Ministry’s website at www.mowt.gov.tt.
Useful Links
MVRT Act Chapter 48.50
MVRT Act No. 9 of 2017
Traffic Notices
Vehicle Testing Stations
MOWT Divisions & Units
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MOWT Services
- Coastal Protection Unit
- Construction Division
- Drainage Division
- Environmental, Health and Safety Unit (EHSU)
- Highway Division
- Mechanical Division
- Maintenance Division
- Maritime Services Division
- Priority Bus Route Unit
- Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE)
- The Traffic Management Branch (TMB)
- Traffic Warden Division
- Transport Division
- The Unemployment Relief Programme
- Central Planning Unit
Resources
Driving Permit Applications & Renewals
- Applying for a Provisional Driving Permit
- Renewing your Driving Permit
- Applicant Categories
- Renewal of Driver's Permits for Ten (10) years.
Replacement of Lost Permit
- Issuance or Replacement Driver's Permit (Duplicate)
- Applicable fees if you’re applying for a replacement of an expired driving permit
Maxi Taxi Regulations
- Applying for a Taxi-Driver's Badge & Taxi Driver's License
- Associated fees for applying for a Taxi Driving Permit
- Renewing of a Taxi Driver's Badge & Driving Permit
- Fees for Replacement of a Taxi Badge & Taxi Driving Permit
- Replacing your Taxi Driver's Badge & Driving Permit
- Ownership of Maxi Taxi Services
- Maxi Taxi Operator's Permit
Class 4 & 5 Applications (Heavy T)
The applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and the holder of a driving permit of the next lower class of motor vehicle.
Registration of Motor Vehicles
- Fees for Registration of a Motor Vehicle
- Registration of Foreign - Used vehicle
- Change of Registration of a Motor Vehicle
- Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Register Notification of Change of the following particulars
Transfer of Ownership
- Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle other than by Death
- Transfer of Ownership of Motor Vehicle on Death of Registered Owner
- Colour or Engine Number
- Chassis Number
- Name
Visitor Requirements
- Requirements for Visitors to drive in Trinidad &Tobago
Dealer Requirements
- Requirements for Dealer's License First Issue
- Renewal of Dealer's License
- Application for Replacement of a Dealer's License
- Application for Rental Operation
TRANSFORMATION OF LICENSING
RFID tags make the identification of legally licensed vehicles fast and reliable. Learn how they work.
DEMERIT POINTS SYSTEM
If you commit an offence that carries demerit points, the points are added to your driving record. Learn more.
UTURN PORTAL
Spot speed cameras operate throughout T&T at carefully selected locations to prevent speed offences. Click for info.
TRAFFIC TICKETING SYSTEM
Enabling smart ticketing for enforcement of traffic violations. Learn how it works here....
RED LIGHT CAMERA SYSTEM
You will receive a ticket if your vehicle is caught on camera breaking a red light. Click to see penalties.
VEHICLE INSPECTION
To be licensed, all vehicles must meet standards set by law. Click here for info about the specifications for your vehicle.