ACT
(Acts 10 of 2003, 1 of 2005, 12 of 2005, 10 of 2006, 22 of 2014, 23 of 2014, 17 of 2015, 1 of 2018, 14 of 2019, 20 of 2022 and Statutory Instrument 44/2013)
Act 10 of 2003 .. in force 1 February 2003 (S.I. 36/2003)
Amended by Act 1 of 2005 .. in force 10 January 2005
Amended by Act 12 of 2005 .. in force 17 May 2005
Amended by Act 10 of 2006 .. in force 1 February 2004
Amended by S.I. 44/2013 .. in force 24 June 2013
Amended by Act 22 of 2014 .. in force 22 December 2014
Amended by Act 23 of 2014 .. in force 22 December 2014
Amended by Act 17 of 2015 .. in force 12 October 2015
Amended by Act 1 of 2018 .. in force 30 April 2018
Amended by Act 14 of 2019 .. in force 8 April 2019
Amended by Act 20 of 2022 .. in force 14 November 2022
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART 1
PRELIMINARY
| 1. | Short title |
| 2. | Interpretation |
| 3. | Binding on the Crown |
PART 2
LICENSING AUTHORITY
| 4. | Establishment and Constitution of Licensing Authority |
| 5. | Functions of the Licensing Authority |
| 6. | Licensing Officers |
PART 3
REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
| 7. | Duty to keep Register |
| 8. | Registration of charges |
| 9. | Duty to give access |
| 10. | Registration of motor vehicles and trailers |
| 11. | Vehicles and trailers exempted from registration |
| 12. | Vehicles and trailers ineligible for registration |
| 13. | Exception for industrial machinery |
| 14. | Application for registration |
| 15. | Exemptions from payment of registration fee |
| 16. | Inspection Report |
| 17. | Registration of motor vehicle or trailer |
| 18. | Conditions of registration |
| 19. | Issue of registration number etc. |
| 20. | Period of validity |
| 21. | Change of ownership |
| 22. | Change of use after registration |
| 23. | Notice of change in name, address or motor vehicle |
| 24. | Endorsement of changes |
| 25. | Cancellation and suspension of registration |
PART 4
CATEGORIES OF LICENCES AND PERMITS
| 26. | Motor Vehicle or trailer licence |
| 27. | Power to prescribe classes of driver's licences |
| 28. | Issue, endorsement and renewal |
| 29. | Issue and renewal of a Learner's permit |
| 30. | Issue of a visitor's driving permit |
| 30A. | Exemption of driving permit for Citizens of Protocol Member States |
| 31. | Temporary permit for carrying passengers on unauthorized vehicle |
| 32. | Temporary permit for exceeding maximum weight on roads |
| 33. | Temporary permit for use of industrial machinery on road |
| 34. | Instructor's licence |
| 35. | Motor Dealer's Licence |
| 36. | Agent's licence |
| 37. | Motor Vehicle Rental Licence |
| 38. | Cancellation and suspension of licences and permits |
| 39. | Decisions final |
| 40. | Fraud |
| 41. | Lost or damaged certificates, licences and permits |
| 42. | Fees |
| 43. | Licences and permits non-transferrable |
PART 5
LICENSING APPEAL BOARD
| 44. | Establishment of Licensing Appeal Board |
| 45. | Application for appeal |
| 46. | Information from Licensing Authority |
| 47. | Powers of Appeal Board |
PART 6
ROAD TRAFFIC
| 48. | Establishment and Constitution of the Saint Lucia Road Transport Board |
| 49. | Functions and duties of the Board |
| 50. | Responsible Authority |
| 51. | Directions by traffic officer |
| 52. | Speed limits |
| 53. | Taxi and public omnibus stand |
| 54. | Public omnibus route permit |
| 55. | Tourism Taxi permit |
| 56. | Designation of traffic wardens |
| 57. | Scope of authority of traffic warden |
| 58. | Functions of traffic warden |
| 59. | Powers of traffic warden |
| 60. | Obstructing etc. traffic warden |
PART 7
TRAFFIC OFFENCES
| 61. | Using unregistered vehicle |
| 62. | Using industrial machinery on a road |
| 63. | Operating a motor vehicle in an unroadworthy condition |
| 63A. | Failing to display registration and licensing sticker |
| 64. | Violation of conditions of registration |
| 65. | Using or permitting use of motor vehicle without a motor vehicle or trailer licence number |
| 65A. | Failing to renew a motor vehicle or trailer licence |
| 66. | Driving motor vehicle without valid driver's licence or permit |
| 67. | Driving while disqualified |
| 68. | Violation of condition of licence or permit |
| 68A. | Violation of driving code |
| 69. | Taxi and public omnibus related offences |
| 70. | Unauthorised hire |
| 71. | Non-compliance with traffic control devices and directions |
| 72. | Traffic sign or other device |
| 73. | Dangerous driving |
| 74. | Driving without due care and without consideration |
| 75. | Driving while intoxicated |
| 76. | Speeding |
| 77. | Taking a motor vehicle without consent |
| 78. | Interfering with motor vehicle |
| 79. | Damage to property |
| 80. | Endangering passengers in motor vehicle |
| 81. | Littering |
| 82. | Improper parking |
| 83. | Leaving scene of accident |
| 84. | False or misleading statement |
| 85. | Failing to produce a driver's licence, permit or other driver's identification and registration document |
| 86. | Sale of motor vehicle without pollution control |
| 87. | Operation of motor vehicle without pollution control |
PART 8
ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
| 88. | Warning notice |
| 89. | Notice of intended prosecution |
| 90. | Vicarious liability of registered owner |
| 91. | Issue and service of ticket for offence not related to parking |
| 92. | Issue and service of ticket for offence related to parking |
| 93. | Proof of service |
| 94. | Contents of ticket |
| 95. | Fixed penalty |
| 96. | Commencement of proceedings |
| 97. | Options after service of ticket |
| 98. | Plea of guilty and payment |
| 99. | Request for trial |
| 100. | Absence of response from defendant |
| 101. | Trial procedure |
| 102. | Ticket as evidence |
| 103. | Evidence of ownership of vehicle |
| 104. | Notice |
| 105. | Sentence |
| 106. | Disqualification from driving upon conviction |
| 107. | Disqualification from driving upon failure to pay fine |
| 108. | Power of traffic officer to arrest without warrant |
| 109. | Power of traffic officer to detain or immobilize motor vehicle or trailer |
| 110. | Notice of detention or immobilization |
| 111. | Storage of detained motor vehicle or trailer |
| 112. | Detention fees |
| 113. | Right of Commissioner to sell motor vehicle or trailer detained as security |
| 114. | Right of Commissioner to endorse charge on Register |
| 115. | Notice of sale by auction |
| 116. | Procedure for sale |
| 117. | Right of registered creditor to oppose sale |
| 118. | Registration of Commissioner as owner |
| 119. | Application of proceeds of sale |
| 120. | Civil Liability of Commissioner |
| 121. | Application for review |
| 122. | Burden of Proof |
| 123. | Determination of Commissioner |
| 124. | Consequences of determination |
| 125. | Obstructing traffic officer |
| 126. | Interfering with detained motor vehicle or trailer |
PART 9
ON-STREET PARKING
| 127. | Definitions for this Part |
| 128. | Parking Authorities |
| 129. | Duties of Parking Authorities |
| 130. | Powers of Parking Authorities |
| 131. | Management agreement |
| 132. | Designation of parking zones and regulated parking areas |
| 133. | Effect of designation |
| 134. | Non-application of parking restrictions |
| 135. | Marking of parking zones |
| 136. | Parking charges |
| 137. | Reserved Parking Permits |
| 138. | Special Parking Permits |
| 139. | Conditions |
| 140. | Appeals |
| 141. | Exercise of discretion |
| 142. | Appointment of parking attendants |
| 143. | Duties of parking attendants |
| 144. | Violation |
| 145. | Issue and service of notice of violation |
| 146. | Proof of service |
| 147. | Options following service of notice of violation |
| 148. | Effect of payment |
| 149. | Effect of default |
| 150. | Debt due to the Crown |
| 151. | Certificate of default |
| 152. | Violation not offence |
| 153. | Due diligence not a defence |
| 154. | Justification and excuse |
| 155. | Power of parking attendant to detain or immobilize motor vehicles or trailers |
| 156. | Release of detained motor vehicle or trailer |
| 157. | Designation of custodians |
| 158. | Certificate of Designation |
| 159. | Duties of custodian |
| 160. | Storage of detained motor vehicles or trailers |
| 161. | Storage notice |
| 162. | Options of registered owner following storage notice |
| 163. | Release of motor vehicle or trailer detained in storage |
| 164. | Removal of personal effects |
| 165. | Parking Authority detention fees |
| 166. | Right of Parking Authority to sell motor vehicle or trailer detained |
| 167. | Right of Parking Authority to endorse charge on Register |
| 168. | Parking Authority's notice of sale by auction |
| 169. | Procedure for sale |
| 170. | Right of registered creditor to oppose sale |
| 171. | Registration of Parking Authority as owner |
| 172. | Application of proceeds of sale |
| 173. | Civil Liability of Parking Authority |
| 174. | Review Commissioner |
| 175. | Application for review |
| 176. | Burden of Proof |
| 177. | Determination of Review Commissioner |
| 178. | Consequences of determination |
PART 10
MISCELLANEOUS
| 179. | Demerit Points |
| 180. | Power of Police to test motor vehicles after accident |
| 181. | Power of entry |
| 182. | Weighing of Motor Vehicles |
| 183. | Obstructing Parking Attendant or Custodian |
| 184. | Interfering with detained or immobilized motor vehicle or trailer |
| 185. | Restriction on carriage of persons on motor cycles. |
| 186. | Reckless and dangerous cycling |
| 187. | Careless and inconsiderate cycling |
| 188. | Cycling when under influence of drink or drug |
| 189. | Regulation of cycle racing on roads |
| 190. | Restrictions on carriage of persons on bicycles |
| 191. | Restrictions on cyclists |
| 192. | Wearing protective head gear and seat belts etc. |
| 193. | Regulations |
| 194. | Liability of officers for traffic or pollution offence |
| 195. | Power of magistrate to award compensatory damages |
| 196. | Prescription of actions |
| 197. | Delegation |
| 198. | Savings |
| Schedule 1 | |
| Schedule 2 | |
| Schedule 3 | |
AN ACT to provide for the registration, licensing and control of vehicles and for the regulation of paid parking and for ticketable offences and for connected matters.
Commencement [1 February 2003]