F.A.Q.

The Citation Notice will include photographs and a link to a video recording showing the vehicle breach of the red-light at an intersection.

The digital photographs and video recording show the red light violator entering the intersection on a red signal, as well as the vehicle’s progression through the intersection.

No, there is a process before a Citation Notice is issued to the registered owner of the vehicle. The photographs and video recording of the traffic violation captured by the camera are reviewed and analysed by the Traffic Enforcement Centre. If the breach is confirmed, a Citation Notice will be generated and delivered via TTPOST Courier to the registered owner(s) of the vehicle.

No. The photographs and video recording are reviewed by the Traffic Enforcement Centre. The system captures only those vehicles that enter the intersection after the light turned red. Enforcement action is only taken when it is clear that a vehicle has proceeded through a red light at an intersection.

The ultimate responsibility lies with registered owner of the vehicle for the payment of the Citation Notice. You can pay the fine for the Citation Notice and seek to recover the sum from your friend or the driver.

If you receive a Citation Notice in your company’s name, you need to pay the fine within 45 days from the date of service. A Company Vehicle Use Policy should be developed to ensure there are records on drivers who use company vehicles in the course of their duties. Registered owners are entitled to seek to recover the fine for a Citation Notice from the driver of the vehicle.

There are NO DEMERIT POINTS for traffic violations detected by automated traffic enforcement cameras.

Yes, the cameras are capable of detecting and capturing multiple red-light violations in the intersection at the same time.

Until the traffic ticket is paid, you would be prohibited from conducting any transactions at the Licensing Authority.

The address(es) provided to the Licensing Authority.

Within Thirty (30) Days after detection of the traffic violation.

No. Red Light Cameras will be placed at high crash risk intersections. The objective of a red light camera is to improve intersection safety for motorists by reducing the number of red light violations and possible accidents.

You have 30 days to pay the fine from the date of issue of the traffic ticket. Payment can be made at authorised TTPOST locations. For a list of locations, please visit our website drivingtt.com.

When you pay a Fixed Penalty Traffic Ticket, you will need to know the ‘Fixed Penalty Notice Number’. This is a reference number identified at the top of the ticket.

Yes, once you are still within the 30-day period for payment. The payment must be made within 30 days from the date of issue of the ticket. You will need to provide your Driver’s Permit Number and/or the vehicle registration number to the TTPOST Cashier.

If you fail to pay your traffic ticket or file a Notice to Contest by the due dates, the fine specified on the Traffic Ticket (eg. $1,000.00) will automatically escalate by 25% of the amount ($1,250.00) and you have 14 days to pay.

Demerit Points, if applicable, will be recorded against the driving permit record.

If the escalated payment ($1,250.00) is not made within an addditional 14 days, it will automatically escalate by another 25% ($1,500.00) and the Licensing Authority will have the power to impose sanctions until the outstanding sum is paid.

Yes. The payment must be made within 30 days from the date of issue of the ticket. On payment, the matter will be removed from the Court Listing.

If the date for payment falls on a weekend or public holiday, the transaction processing due date will automatically shift to the next business date for payment at authorised TTPOST Locations.

To challenge a traffic ticket, you must file a notice to contest requesting a Court hearing online via https://contest.ttlawcourts.org

No. A fixed penalty traffic ticket is issued for minor traffic violations. If you pay the fine on time, that’s the end of the matter and all liability for the traffic violation/offence is discharged. It will not form part of a criminal record.

I received a Traffic Ticket last week and I am scheduled to travel overseas in five days for a 2month vacation. Do I still have to pay the fine?
Answer: Yes. An unpaid fine results in immediate escalation of the fine and the Licensing Authority can take further action against you in accordance of the law. You can authorise anyone to pay your ticket on your behalf. For more information visit drivingtt.com.

You can check how many points you have online via https://apps.mowt.gov.tt.
If you don’t pay the fine by the due date on the traffic ticket, the fine will automatically escalate by 25% and demerit points will automatically be added to your record.

Yes, you can now receive a fixed penalty traffic ticket for failure to inspect your vehicle. The fine is $1,000.00 and it carries 9 demerit points.

After Licensing Authority follows due process by giving you the opportunity to show cause as to why your driving permit should not be suspended, a decision will be made. If the decision is disqualification of your driving permit, you will receive a written notice of disqualification/suspension and you will have 14 days to surrender the driving permit to the Licensing Authority.

A driving permit suspended by the Licensing Authority is void and of no effect. It must be surrendered to the Licensing Authority within 14 days of your written notification of suspension. If you don’t surrender, it is an offence carrying fine of $5000.00 and further disqualification for an additional period of one year.

Demerit Points, if applicable, will be recorded against the driving permit record.

If the escalated payment ($1,250.00) is not made within an addditional 14 days, it will automatically escalate by another 25% ($1,500.00) and the Licensing Authority will have the power to impose sanctions until the outstanding sum is paid.

You will be required to participate in a driver’s rehabilitation programme, resit the driving test and regulations, as well as, pay the fee.

Demerit Points are calculated within a three year period and can be removed from the driving permit record only after two consecutive years of no additional demerit points.