Law Enforcement Operations

#TurksandCaicos, May 30, 2023 – The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the  Immigration Department conducted roadblock activities in Providenciales on May 24^th 25^th and 26^th , to ensure motorists are complying with the law.

These activities form part of  “Operation Pursuit” .

Operation Pursuit involves a Multi-Agency operational framework, designed to locate, identify and process persons engaged in ALL illegal activities within the TCI. These operations entail a collaborative effort from all our essential partners at the re-established Turks Caicos Islands Joint Law Enforcement Group (J-LEG).

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ag) Randy Ellis said the operations will be conducted throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands on a regular basis. Topping the list of  Traffic Offences ASP Ellis said is Using Motor Vehicle Without Proper Identification Plate.

“We urge all motorists to familiarize yourselves and comply with the law. Far too often we are seeing motorists flagrantly breaching the law. When some are stopped, they feign ignorance of the law by not knowing its an offence driving without a permit or insurance. There is no legitimate reason why drivers and users of  vehicles do not have registration plates. It is an offence under the Road Traffic Ordinance to drive a motor vehicle on the road, whilst not displaying registration plates on the front and back of the vehicle. Road Safety is everyone’s responsibility”.

The operations took place along Five Cays/South Dock Road junction, Dock Yard, Tropicana Roundabout, Leeward Highway, Susie Turn and the  Seven Stars Roundabout.

Overall Traffic Data for May 24^th , 25^th and 26^th, 2023.  

Traffic Stop/Vehicle Checks: 142

Tickets issued for Using Motor Vehicle Without Proper Identification Plates: 39

Tickets Issued for unlicensed motor vehicle: 17

Ticket Issued for Tinting of Windows and Windscreen:  6

Tickets issued for Driving In Contravention to Seat Belt Regulations: 1

Number of Vehicles towed: 10

Number of vehicles that voluntarily removed illegal window tints: 2

Number warned of intended prosecution for driving motor vehicle without insurance: 7

Detainees: 14

The RTCIPF wishes to remind motorists that vehicle windows must have the following minimum levels of visible light transmittance:

Front windscreen:  Above 50 per cent

Each front window; Driver and Passenger side windows: Above 50 per cent;

Rear Windows and Windscreen:  Above 30 per cent.

If your vehicle’s tint does not meet these requirements, then under the Road Traffic Ordinance you commit a traffic violation and must pay the following:

TWO HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS (250.00) PER WINDOW

The RTCIPF thanks you for your cooperation in advance.

PRESS RELEASE: RTCIPF