By NATARIO McKENZIE
Tribune Business Reporter
nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
The Transport and Aviation Minister said yesterday that a “new paradigm” was being explored over the production of vehicle license plates, with a policy decision expected on the issue very soon.
Glenys Hanna Martin said that while the shortage of license plates has been a recurring issue in the past, the Government was moving to address the issue.
“We are actively, myself in conjunction with the Minister of National Security and the Miniser of Works, considering a new paradigm for the production of license plates. It’s not been finalised as yet but I believe that very soon we are going to have a policy decision,” said Mrs Hanna Martin.
“The machine keeps breaking down and they run out of plates, and when people attempt to license their vehicles they have no plates. This is a chronic issue and we are seeking to address the production of plates. The actual system is going to take us from night to day. We are going to have to be in night for a while before we can get to day.”
Mrs Hanna Martin said reform of the Road Traffic Department was moving forward, with what she described as some “quick wins” expected in 2016.
“The process right now is by and large manual, as opposed to an automated system.
This is going to radically transform the department and bring a level of order that we don’t currently have,” said Mrs Hanna Martin.
She added that changes to the issuance of drivers licenses are excepted to begin next July, with the modernisation of the system expected by next November.
“We are building it the new system security features for the drivers license, for the plates, and also for the certificate of registration,” she added.
“There is going to be interfacing with other agencies as is appropriate so, for example, if someone’s license has been suspended by the court that information would be readily available to the Road Traffic Department. It’s all going to be designed to help eliminate fraud.”
Comments
sheeprunner12 8 years, 11 months ago
If the government would just make the license plate a personal coded one that you own for life then it wont be a shortage ............ there are thousands of unused license plate out there while the Nassau plates are almost 400,00 .................... but bribes are sweet at RTD
SP 8 years, 11 months ago
*............................................... BREAKING NEWS ..............................................***
Bahamas geniuses reinventing the wheel again introducing a whole new “new paradigm” in the production of vehicle license plates!
Stay tuned. More updates after 43 years of political lunacy, corruption and incompetence.
sealice 8 years, 11 months ago
we been in the night since you all got elected Lady - why not just tell the truth, you all done jack, instead of wasting your and our time with your bloody lies?
Franklyn 8 years, 11 months ago
Utsch and MAHA, 2 of the worlds premier companies in the business of vehicle license plate production and vehicle inspection systems. These world leading companies teamed-up with Bahamian company Digital Access Control System for the production of secure digital vehicle plate production in The Bahamas, and to provide Technical Vehicle Inspection of motor vehicles. Our proposal to the Government of the Bahamas will create (150 - 200) new jobs and put the Bahamas inline with other countries where public safety, consumer protection and road safety are a legal requirement.
A company demonstration of the equipment capability can be seen at this link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10…
Services at the inspection center to include vehicle headlights adjustment can be seen at this link:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php…
I pray that our proposal which is a Bahamian company's proposal is given the same necessary and serious consideration that will afford our group an opportunity to engage our Government in accepting and approving our offer.
http://tribune242.com/users/photos/2015…
sheeprunner12 8 years, 11 months ago
Franklyn, take the pattern of government support for Bahamians from BTC, BEC, the dump, NHI, SLOPIA/NAD, BAMSI, Rubisgate, NProads, Downtown, Bahamar, ................ the big contracts usually go to foreigners and the politicians get the kickbacks
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