Traffic Law, 2011 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
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CAYMAN ISLANDS Traffic Law, 2011 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (2017 Revision) Supplement No. 38 published with Extraordinary Gazette No. 45 of 31st May, 2017. PUBLISHING DETAILS The Traffic Regulations, 2012 made the 29th August, 2012 consolidated with the Traffic (Amendment) Regulations, 2016 made the 29th December, 2016. Revised under the authority of the Law Revision Law (1999 Revision). Consolidated and revised this 1st day of May, 2017. Page 2 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Arrangement of Regulations CAYMAN ISLANDS Traffic Law, 2011 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (2017 Revision) Arrangement of Regulations Regulation Page 1. Citation ......................................................................................................................................5 2. Forms ........................................................................................................................................5 3. Registration plates and coupons ................................................................................................6 4. Places and times for driver and vehicle tests .............................................................................6 5. Display of plates ........................................................................................................................6 6. Age qualifications ......................................................................................................................7 7. “L” plates ...................................................................................................................................7 8. Driving test ................................................................................................................................8 9. Photograph ................................................................................................................................9 10. School crossings: wardens and speed .......................................................................................9 11. Tyres .........................................................................................................................................9 12. Brakes ..................................................................................................................................... 10 13. Lights ....................................................................................................................................... 11 14. Horns and other audible warning devices ................................................................................ 13 15. Driving mirrors ......................................................................................................................... 13 16. Silencers .................................................................................................................................. 13 17. Unsafe loading ......................................................................................................................... 13 18. Overhanging loads................................................................................................................... 14 19. Speedometers ......................................................................................................................... 14 20. One way roads ........................................................................................................................ 14 21. Speed limits and other conditions ............................................................................................ 15 22. Radar speed meters ................................................................................................................ 15 23. Disapproval of accessories ...................................................................................................... 15 24. Crash helmets ......................................................................................................................... 16 25. Liens ........................................................................................................................................ 16 c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 3 Arrangement of Regulations Traffic Regulations 26. Tow ropes ................................................................................................................................ 17 27. Fees for inspection, registration, licensing ............................................................................... 17 28. Fees for storage, towing, driving .............................................................................................. 28 SCHEDULE 1 29 PRESCRIBED FORMS 29 VEHICLE INSPECTION CHECK SHEET 30 CERTIFICATE OF DEFECTS 31 APPLICATION TO REGISTER A VEHICLE 32 REGISTER OF VEHICLES 33 VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION 36 ALTERATIONS OF PARTICULARS OF A REGISTERED VEHICLE 38 APPLICATION FOR SUSPENSION/TERMINATION OF VEHICLE LICENCE 39 NOTIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF VEHICLE AND DRIVERS’ LICENSING FROM VEHICLE INSPECTOR THAT VEHICLE IS BEYOND REPAIR 40 NOTIFICATION TO VEHICLE INSPECTOR THAT VEHICLE IS PRESENTLY UNDER REPAIR 41 APPLICATION FOR A NEW REGISTRATION PLATE 42 APPLICATION FOR MOTOR TRADE PLATES 43 MEDICAL CERTIFICATE 44 VISITOR’S DRIVING PERMIT 45 APPLICATION FOR A DRIVING LICENCE 46 APPLICATION FOR DRIVING TEST 47 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE TO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE 48 APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO DRIVE A TAXI OR OMNIBUS 49 SCHEDULE 2 51 REGISTRATION PLATES 51 SCHEDULE 3 53 LICENCE COUPON 53 SCHEDULE 4 54 LEARNER PLATE 54 Page 4 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 1 CAYMAN ISLANDS Traffic Law, 2011 TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (2017 Revision) 1. Citation 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Traffic Regulations (2017 Revision). 2. Forms 2. (1) The forms set out in Schedule 1 are hereby prescribed. (2) Except as may otherwise be specifically provided in these Regulations, the configuration of forms prescribed by these Regulations shall be determined by the Director. (3) The form of a driver’s licence shall contain the following — (a) the name and address of the holder; (b) the date of birth of the holder; (c) the number of the licence; (d) the dates of issue and expiry; (e) the group codes; (f) the signature of the holder; (g) a photograph of the holder; (h) the issuing officer’s signature; and (i) the stamp of the issuing office. c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 5 Regulation 3 Traffic Regulations (4) A driver’s licence shall be in the form of a laminated plastic card measuring not more than 3.25 inches by 2.5 inches. 3. Registration plates and coupons 3. (1) The official vehicles used by — (a) the Governor in person shall carry, instead of a registration plate, a plate depicting the Crown; and (b) the Premier in person shall carry, instead of a registration plate, a plate depicting the Coat of Arms of the Islands. (2) The registration plates, trade plates and coupons required by the Law, other than those prescribed in paragraph (1), shall be as contained in Schedule 2 and Schedule 3. 4. Places and times for driver and vehicle tests 4. Driving and vehicle tests shall be carried out at times and places appointed by the Director by notification in the Gazette. 5. Display of plates 5. (1) A person who — (a) fails to display a coupon on the front windscreen on the left side of the vehicle so that it is visible at all times or, where no such windscreen is fitted to the vehicle, keep the coupon within the vehicle; or (b) fails, in the case of a trailer, to keep the coupon in the vehicle that is towing the trailer, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to the penalty set out in section 138 of the Law. (2) A person who — (a) fails to display registration plates or trade plates at the front and rear of the vehicle; or (b) fails, in the case of a trailer or motor cycle, to display registration plates or trade plates at the rear of the trailer or motor cycle, so that the plates are mounted horizontally and the characters are perpendicular to the road, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of three hundred dollars or to imprisonment for a term of six months, or to both. (3) A person who — (a) uses reflex-reflecting material, retro-reflecting characters or any other treatment of the registration plate which renders the characters less easily Page 6 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 6 distinguishable to the eye or which would impair the making of a true photographic image of the plate; or (b) uses screws, bolts or other fixing devices which have the effect of changing the appearance or legibility of any of the characters of the registration plate, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of three hundred dollars or to imprisonment for a term of six months, or to both. (4) Coupons, registration plates and trade plates shall remain the property of the Government. 6. Age qualifications 6. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a person of the age of — (a) at least seventeen but less than eighteen years may — (i) drive a motor cycle of an engine capacity not exceeding 125 cubic centimetres, a motor car, a vehicle not exceeding 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight (that is, driver’s licence groups 1 and 2), and an omnibus that can carry passengers not exceeding 15; and (ii) tow with a motor car, vehicle or omnibus referred to in subparagraph (a)(i) a trailer not exceeding 2,000 pounds gross weight; (b) at least eighteen but less than nineteen years may — (i) drive a vehicle not exceeding 33,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or an omnibus that can carry passengers not exceeding 40 (that is, driver’s licence group 3); or (ii) tow (with such vehicle or omnibus) a trailer not exceeding 10,000 pounds gross weight; and (c) at least nineteen years may — (i) drive a motorcycle of an engine capacity exceeding 125 cubic centimetres, a vehicle exceeding 33, 000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or an omnibus that can carry in excess of 40 passengers (that is, driver’s licence groups 1A and 4); or (ii) tow with a motorcycle, vehicle or omnibus referred to in subparagraph (c)(i) a trailer exceeding 10, 000 pounds gross weight (that is, driver’s licence group 4). (2) A person of any age may, if permitted by the Commissioner, drive an invalid carriage or a special vehicle. 7. “L” plates 7. (1) The “L” plates shall be in the form set out in Schedule 4. c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 7 Regulation 8 Traffic Regulations (2) “L” plates shall be prominently displayed on the front and rear of a vehicle only when such vehicle is being driven by the holder of a learner’s licence. 8. Driving test 8. (1) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (2), an applicant for a driving test shall satisfy the examiner that he is capable of driving the class of vehicle in respect of which he is seeking a licence and in particular, but without limiting the generality of this requirement, that he — (a) can read in good daylight (with the aid of glasses or contact lenses, if worn) a registration plate fixed to a vehicle at a distance of 60 feet; (b) can start the vehicle from rest smoothly and efficiently and maintain it on an accurate course as directed by the examiner; (c) can make turns to the right and left with accuracy and without endangering other road users; (d) can stop the vehicle smoothly and efficiently at various speeds and make emergency stops; (e) can operate all the controls of the vehicle efficiently and with safety; (f) can drive and turn the vehicle in reverse accurately and smoothly, if the vehicle is capable of being reversed; (g) can stop and start the vehicle on gradients; (h) can turn the vehicle completely about by the use of forward and reverse gears within a reasonable compass; (i) can make such other normal manoeuvres as the examiner shall direct; and (j) is familiar with the road code and generally with the provisions of the Law, particularly sections 67 to 73. (2) An applicant shall be required to pass a test of driving theory to ascertain whether he has the knowledge required of him by subparagraph (j) and to answer at least eighty per cent of the questions correctly. (3) The test of driving theory shall — (a) consist of 40 questions, the questions being in either a multiple choice or multiple response form or such other form as the Director may determine; and (b) last for 40 minutes or for such period as may be approved by the Director. (4) In the case of an application to ride a motor cycle of an engine capacity exceeding 125 cubic centimetres, in addition to the requirements of paragraph (1), the applicant shall be required to — (a) produce to the examiner proof that he holds a full Group 1 licence for a motor cycle of an engine capacity not exceeding 125 cubic centimetres Page 8 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 9 and has successfully completed a basic rider-safety course approved by the Director; or (b) produce to the examiner proof that he has held a full Group 1 licence for a motor cycle of an engine capacity not exceeding 125 cubic centimetres for a period not exceeding one year prior to his application and successfully complete a basic rider-safety course approved by the Director. (5) In the case of an application for a driver’s licence Groups 1 and 1A, in addition to the requirements of paragraph (1), the Director may require proof that the applicant has successfully completed a basic rider-safety course approved by the Director for that group of driver’s licence. (6) In the case of an application for a driver’s licence in Groups 3 and 4, in addition to the requirements of paragraph (1), the Director may require proof that the applicant has completed a course approved by the Director for that group of driver’s licence. (7) In the case of an application under sections 28 and 29 of the Law to drive, the applicant shall be required to pass a written examination to ascertain whether he has the knowledge required of him by paragraph (1)(j) and to answer at least eighty per cent of the questions correctly. 9. Photograph 9. The photograph to appear on a licence shall be unmounted and taken full face without headwear and measure not more than 1 inch by 1 and 1/2 inches. 10. School crossings: wardens and speed 10. (1) School crossing wardens shall wear a high-visibility rectro-reflective outer garment, vest, shirt or rainwear. (2) The traffic signs, signals, road markings, lights or other means of demarcating the school zone at each of its entrances and exits shall be contained in the Road Code prescribed by the Traffic Control Regulations, 2012. (3) The speed limit for school zones is 15 miles per hour when — (a) amber lights are flashing; or (b) road markings or signs are posted. 11. Tyres 11. (1) A vehicle used on the road, other than a special vehicle specifically exempted by the Commissioner under paragraph (5), or a vehicle to which paragraph (6) applies, shall be fitted with tyres that comply with this regulation and for this purpose a spare tyre shall be considered as fitted. (2) A tyre shall not be fitted to a vehicle if — c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 9 Regulation 12 Traffic Regulations (a) the tyre has a cut in excess of 25mm (one inch) or 10% of the section width of the tyre, whichever is smaller, measured in any direction on the outside of the tyre and deep enough to reach the ply or cord; (b) the tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; (c) the tyre has any of the ply or cord exposed; (d) the base of a groove which showed in the original tread of the tyre is not clearly visible and either — (i) the groove of the tread pattern has a depth of at least one millimetre around the circumference of the tyre and across 75 percent of its breadth of the tyre; or (ii) the groove of the original tread pattern of the tyre does not extend beyond 75 percent of the breadth of the tread; or (e) the tyre is not in a condition that makes it fit for the use to which the vehicle or trailer is being put or has a defect which might cause — (i) damage to the surface of the road; (ii) injury to persons on or in the vehicle; or (iii) injury to other persons using the road. (3) Tyres on the same axle shall be of similar tread design. (4) Tyres of different sizes shall not be fitted on a vehicle unless the vehicle is designed or manufactured to use those different sizes. (5) The Commissioner may exempt a specific special vehicle or class of special vehicle from the provisions of this regulation. (6) The requirements of this regulation do not apply — (a) in the case of an emergency; or (b) where a spare tyre is being used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation. 12. Brakes 12. A vehicle other than a special vehicle specifically exempted by the Director or a trailer of a capacity not exceeding 4,000 pounds shall have two independent braking systems in good working order, one of which is capable of being operated while the vehicle is stationary, and the other capable of bringing the vehicle to a halt within 50 feet when travelling at 25 miles per hour. Page 10 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 13 13. Lights 13. (1) No vehicle other than an emergency vehicle shall be equipped with — (a) an external light of any colour other than white, red or amber unless approved in writing by the Director after consultation with the Commissioner; (b) a light other than a headlight which is capable of having its beam moved while the vehicle is in motion unless approved in writing by the Director after consultation with the Commissioner; or (c) a light other than a headlight, stop light, hazard warning light or turn signal having an output in excess of 7 watts. (2) For the purpose of this regulation — (a) a headlight is a light (carried at the front of a vehicle) capable of being dipped to the left when the vehicle is in motion; (b) a front position light is one of a pair of white or amber lights placed on each side of the front of a vehicle; (c) a rear light is a red light placed at the rear of a vehicle; (d) a brake light is a red light placed at the rear of a vehicle which becomes illuminated or the illumination of which becomes intensified when a brake of the vehicle is activated, so as to be clearly visible by day and by night; (e) a reverse light is a white light placed at the rear of a vehicle which becomes illuminated only when the vehicle is engaged in reverse gear; (f) a hazard warning light is a pulsating red or amber light designed to be used only for the purpose of giving warning of a road hazard in connection with the vehicle to which it is fitted; (g) a reflector is a device for reflecting in red or amber the beam of a light turned in its direction; (h) a registration plate light is a light illuminating the rear registration plate of a vehicle at night time so as to render it readable at a distance of 30 feet; and (i) a turn signal is a pulsating or flashing amber or red light placed at each side of a vehicle for the purpose of indicating that such vehicle is about to turn in the direction of the side where such light is made to flash and designed so as to be clearly visible by day as well as by night. (3) No red light of any kind shall be displayed at the front of a vehicle. (4) No white light of any kind other than a reverse light or a registration plate light shall be located at the rear of a vehicle. c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 11 Regulation 13 Traffic Regulations (5) Subject to regulation 23, no amber light of any kind other than a turn signal or hazard warning light shall be located or displayed so as to be visible from the rear of a vehicle. (6) The following are the minimal lighting requirements for the following vehicles — (a) a pedal cycle shall have a forward facing light capable of displaying a white light to the front of the pedal cycle, a rearward facing light capable of displaying a red light to the rear of the pedal cycle and a rearwards facing reflector, and the lights shall make the pedal cycle clearly visible in the night from a distance of 50 yards; (b) a motorcycle shall have at least one head light in front and a rear light, reflector, brake light and registration plate light at the rear, and shall have turn signals so placed as to be clearly visible from the front and rear of the motor cycle when in operation by night and by day, and each pair of lights shall be of equal candle power; (c) a vehicle other than a motorcycle, an invalid carriage or special vehicle shall have one pair of sidelights and not less than one or more than two pairs of headlights at the front, two rear lights, two reflectors, two brake lights placed on each side of the vehicle and a registration plate light at the rear and shall have turn signals so placed as to be clearly visible from the front and rear of the vehicle when in operation by night and by day, and each pair of lights shall be of equal candle power; (d) a special vehicle or an invalid carriage shall be equipped with such lights as, notwithstanding these regulations, the Commissioner, after consultation with the Director, may specifically require; (e) an emergency vehicle shall be equipped with such additional lights as the Commissioner, after consultation with the Director, may specifically require and, in addition, may carry a blue rotating, flashing or pulsating light to give warning in every direction of its presence and its movements; (f) a trailer shall display a sidelight on each side which is visible, a rear light, a reflector, a brake light placed on each side of the trailer at the rear and a registration plate light at the rear and shall have turn signals at the rear of the trailer and all lights shall be clearly visible when operated by day or night; and (g) the official vehicle driven or used by the Premier or Deputy Premier, Judges, Magistrates, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, visiting Official Dignitaries, Members of Cabinet and the Hazard Management Department shall be equipped with such lights as the Director may authorise and in addition may carry a blue or amber rotating, flashing or pulsating light. Page 12 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 14 (7) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable to the general penalty specified in section 138 of the Law. 14. Horns and other audible warning devices 14. (1) A vehicle shall be equipped with means of giving audible warning of its presence. (2) Only an emergency vehicle may be equipped with a gong, bell, siren or any device capable of giving two or more different sounds in succession. (3) A vehicle in excess of eight thousand five hundred pounds maximum gross weight shall be equipped with an audible warning device to warn of its presence while reversing. 15. Driving mirrors 15. A vehicle shall have at least two driving mirrors so placed that the person driving it has a clear view of traffic approaching from the rear. 16. Silencers 16. (1) A vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine shall be fitted with a silencer complying with the manufacturer’s specifications and no person may modify a silencer so as to increase the noise of escaping exhaust gas. (2) Silencers shall be maintained in a leak-proof condition and in sound mechanical order. 17. Unsafe loading 17. (1) A vehicle or a trailer drawn by a vehicle and all parts and accessories of the vehicle and trailer, including the weight, distribution, packing and adjustment of the load, shall be in such condition that no danger or nuisance is caused or is likely to be caused to any person or property. (2) In complying with paragraph (1), where the load of a vehicle or trailer includes passengers, account shall be taken of the number of passengers carried by the vehicle or trailer and the manner in which they are carried in or on such vehicle or trailer. (3) No vehicle may carry passengers in excess of the number — (a) specified by the manufacturer; (b) stated in the registration document; or (c) authorised by the Director. (4) The load carried by any vehicle or trailer shall at all times be so secured and restrained to prevent movement of the load in transit and be in such a position, that neither danger nor nuisance is caused or likely to be caused to any person or property by reason of the load or any part of it falling or being blown from c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 13 Regulation 18 Traffic Regulations the vehicle or by reason of any movement of the load or any part of it in relation to the vehicle. (5) A person who uses, causes or permits to be used on a road a vehicle or trailer in contravention of this regulation commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of four hundred dollars or to imprisonment for a term of six months, or to both. 18. Overhanging loads 18. (1) A vehicle carrying an overhanging load shall mark such load — (a) by day, with a red flag at least one foot by one foot in size at each point where such load projects outside the profile of the vehicle; and (b) by night, with a white light to the front, a red light to the rear and an amber light to the sides at each point where such load projects beyond the profile of the vehicle. (2) Where the overhanging load projects beyond three feet over any side of the vehicle, the vehicle shall be accompanied by a police escort at a time and date approved in advance by the Commissioner. (3) A person who wishes to obtain the Commissioner’s approval shall make a written request not less than forty-eight hours in advance and pay the prescribed fee. 19. Speedometers 19. A vehicle or pedal cycle capable of travelling under its own power at a speed in excess of fifteen miles per hour shall be fitted with a speedometer clearly visible to the driver and indicating to him the rate of travel of the vehicle in miles or kilometres per hour, up to its maximum designed speed, with an accuracy of not less than ninety per cent. 20. One way roads 20. (1) Subject to paragraph (3), a person shall not use or drive a vehicle on a road specified by the Traffic Management Panel by notification in the Gazette otherwise than in the direction so notified. (2) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five hundred dollars or to imprisonment for a term of twelve months, or to both. (3) Nothing in paragraph (1) applies to anything done with the permission of a constable in uniform or any other authorized person who may be engaged in the regulation of traffic or so as to prevent a vehicle complying with any direction of such a constable or person. Page 14 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 21 21. Speed limits and other conditions 21. (1) The Traffic Management Panel may, by notification in the Gazette, establish speed limits for any area but may establish lower limits and impose other conditions upon a class of vehicle. (2) A person who contravenes a speed limit or other condition determined under paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to the penalty set out in section 138 of the Law. 22. Radar speed meters 22. The Commissioner shall, by notification in the Gazette, approve a speed measuring device. 23. Disapproval of accessories 23. (1) The Commissioner, after consultation with the Director, may, by notification in the Gazette, disapprove of any crash helmet, driving mirror, windscreen wiper, horn, light, speedometer or other piece of equipment for use on a vehicle if it appears that such piece of equipment is — (a) unsafe; (b) likely to be a nuisance to the public; or (c) inadequate for the purpose for which it appears to be intended, and such disapproved piece of equipment shall not be used or carried in, or annexed to, any vehicle, neither shall it be installed, imported into or sold in the Islands for use with a vehicle. (2) A vehicle imported into or used in the Islands which would otherwise be likely to cause interference with radio reception by the public shall be equipped with effective radio interference suppressors. (3) Anything affixed to, or built into, the windscreen or any window of a vehicle whereby the degree of light transmission in either direction is diminished below that which is specified in sub-paragraphs (b) and (c) is declared to be unsafe and for the purpose of paragraph (1)(a), is expressly disapproved but — (a) the front windscreen of a vehicle, which shall be of glass, whereby the degree of light transmission in either direction is not less than 70 per cent, may have, at the top, a strip of tinted glass of any degree of light transmission, not exceeding 6 inches in width, measured from the top of the windscreen; (b) front side windows (that is, windows forward of the vertical plane immediately behind the driver’s seat) shall, if tinted, allow a minimum of 35 per cent of light transmission whether the glass is tinted by the manufacturer or by any other person; and c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 15 Regulation 24 Traffic Regulations (c) rear windscreen and rear side windows (that is, windows rear of the vertical plane immediately behind the driver’s seat) may allow less than the 35 per cent of light transmission only if fitted by the manufacturer, as standard equipment, and all other tint applied to the rear windscreen and rear side windows shall allow a minimum of 15 per cent light transmission; (d) the Director, after consultation with the Commissioner, may, in the public interest or for other operational or medical reasons, exempt vehicles from sub-paragraphs (b) and (c). (4) The degree of light transmission through the glass windows of vehicles shall be determined by means of a device approved by the Director and every such approval shall not enter into force until it has been notified in the Gazette. (5) A person shall not carry in a vehicle a device or thing, not being part of the normal equipment of that vehicle, which is capable of impeding, balking or frustrating the purpose of any radar speed meter as defined in section 92(3) and (4) of the Law or the mechanical or running, efficiency of any police equipment or vehicle. (6) A person who contravenes this section or anything prohibited pursuant to the exercise of a power under this section commits an offence and is liable to the general penalty specified in section 138 of the Law. 24. Crash helmets 24. (1) A person who is driving or riding a motorcycle, scooter or moped on a road or carriageway shall wear a crash helmet of a type approved by the Director and whose specifications are published in the Gazette. (2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to the penalty set out in section 138 of the Law commits an offence. 25. Liens 25. (1) The Director may enter into the register a lien that has been put on any vehicle and where a lien is entered, the registered owner shall not be changed without the prior written consent of the person who holds the lien. (2) Where a change in the registered owner is made despite a lien being registered, the new purported registration shall not be capable of effecting the transfer to any party including a third party purchaser without actual notice. (3) A person who, without the prior written consent of the owner, sells or attempts to sell a vehicle licensed under this Law knowing or having reason to believe that the vehicle is subject to a lien in favour of a third party commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of one thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term of twelve months, or to both. Page 16 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 26 26. Tow ropes 26. (1) Where a driver of a vehicle uses a towing device for the purpose of towing another vehicle, such device — (a) shall not exceed 15 feet in length; and (b) shall be marked with pieces of red cloth or by some other means so as to render it clearly visible to other road users. (2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable to the penalty specified in section 138 of the Law. 27. Fees for inspection, registration, licensing 27. (1) The fees set out in paragraphs (3) to (5) are prescribed for Grand Cayman in connection with inspection, registration, licensing and items under the Law. (2) Subject to paragraph (6), the fees payable in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman shall be seventy-five per cent of the fees payable under paragraph (1). (3) The fees payable in respect of the following items are — Item Fee $ Road Code booklet 10 Public Transport Driver’s Booklet 10 Reference letter 75 Bank lien (to add or remove) 25 Emergency call-out service 50 Insurance report for vehicle 100 Insurance report for property 100 Copy of register entry (per vehicle) 100 Copy of driver’s licence entry (each licence) 100 Police record 25 Police report 100 Police photographs (set) 125 Registration plates: souvenir plates 16 Plates (per set ) 75 Personalized plates (motor cars and trucks not exceeding 10,000 lbs) 400 Personalized plates (motorcycles, mopeds and scooters) 200 c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 17 Regulation 27 Traffic Regulations Quincentennial plates 50 Exhibition plates (motor cars and trucks) 100 Exhibition plates (motorcycles, mopeds and scooters) 50 Trade plates, one pair (per quarter) 352 Transfer of personalized and quincentennial plates 30 Replacement of personalized and quincentennial plates 30 Replacement of exhibition plates (motor cars and trucks) 50 Replacement of exhibition plates (motorcycles, mopeds and scooters) 25 Processing fee (termination, suspension and transfer of vehicle) 25 Application fee for importation of heavy equipment 100 Annual Statistics Report 120 Quarterly Statistics Report 30 (4) The fees payable in respect of the following itemized transactions are — Item/Transaction Fee $ Vehicle inspection — Cars, trucks (not exceeding 4000 lbs maximum gross weight), omnibuses (not exceeding 15 seats), and trailers not exceeding 2000 lbs maximum gross weight: For 12 months 35 For 24 months 70 For 36 months 105 Trucks (4,001 lbs to 33,000 lbs maximum gross weight), omnibuses (16 to 40 seats), taxis and limousines, and special vehicles (not exceeding 10,000 lbs maximum gross weight), trailers exceeding 2,000 lbs but not exceeding 10,000 lbs maximum gross weight: For 12 months 40 For 24 months 80 For 36 months 120 Page 18 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 27 Trucks (33,001 lbs to 60,000 lbs maximum gross weight), omnibuses (41 to 72 seats) Trailers and special vehicles (10,001 lbs maximum gross weight or over): For 12 months 50 For 24 months 100 For 36 months 150 Motorcycles, mopeds and scooters For 12 months 30 For 24 months 60 For 36 months 90 Other Duplicate certificate of registration 30 Change of category or particulars 25 Duplicate certificate of roadworthiness 25 Transfer of ownership 25 International permit 60 Transfer from overseas driver’s licence to driver’s licence of the 50 Islands Learner’s licence (for six months) 60 Full licence not exceeding Groups 0-3/5 for one year 25 Full licence not exceeding Group 0-3/5 (for three years) 75 Full licence not exceeding Group 0-3/5 (for five years) 125 Taxi permit (per year) 50 Visitor’s permit 16 Visitor’s permit (vehicle hire firms) per book 800 Full licence, Group 4 for one year 40 Full licence, Group 4 (for three years) 120 c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 19 Regulation 27 Traffic Regulations Full licence, Group 4 (for five years) 200 Additional Group 4 licence (for three years) 50 Duplicate Driver’s licence 40 Driving test (road) 50 Public Transport Permit for one year 50 Duplicate Public Transport Permit 50 Written test 25 Duplicate vehicle licence (coupon) 10 Special electric vehicle permit 50 (5) The fee due per annum in respect of the following vehicles is — Vehicle Fee $ Private motor cars — Not exceeding 2,500 cc or 4 seats excluding the driver — For 12 months 180 For 24 months 360 For 36 months 540 Exceeding 2,500 cc and not exceeding 8 seats excluding the driver — For 12 months 200 For 24 months 400 For 36 months 600 Hummer (H1) For 12 months 1,000 For 24 months 2,000 For 36 months 3,000 Hummer (all other types) — Page 20 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 27 For 12 months 500 For 24 months 1,000 For 36 months 1,500 Rental cars — Not exceeding 2,500 cc or 4 seats excluding the driver — For 12 months 365 For 24 months 730 For 36 months 1,095 Exceeding 2,500 cc and not exceeding 8 seats excluding the driver — For 12 months 400 For 24 months 800 For 36 months 1,200 Motorcycles — Not exceeding 50 cc — For 12 months 100 For 24 months 200 For 36 months 300 Exceeding 50 cc and not exceeding 125 cc For 12 months 125 For 24 months 250 For 36 months 375 Exceeding 125 cc — For 12 months 200 For 24 months 400 For 36 months 600 Rental motorcycles — c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 21 Regulation 27 Traffic Regulations Not exceeding 50 cc — For 12 months 225 For 24 months 450 For 36 months 675 Exceeding 50 cc and not exceeding 125cc — For 12 months 275 For 24 months 550 For 36 months 825 Exceeding 125 cc — For 12 months 325 For 24 months 650 For 36 months 975 Taxis and limousines (not exceeding 15 seats excluding the driver) — Not exceeding 2,500 cc — For 12 months 300 For 24 months 600 For 36 months 900 Exceeding 2,500 cc — For 12 months 325 For 24 months 650 For 36 months 975 Omnibuses — Not exceeding 15 seats or not exceeding 7 feet overall travelling width For 12 months 300 For 24 months 600 For 36 months 900 Page 22 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 27 16 to 40 seats or not exceeding 7 1/2 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 450 For 24 months 900 For 36 months 1,350 41 to 60 seats or not exceeding 8 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 850 For 24 months 1,700 For 36 months 2,550 61 to 72 seats or exceeding 8 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 900 For 24 months 1,800 For 36 months 2,700 Rental Omnibuses — Not exceeding 15 seats or not exceeding 7 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 400 For 24 months 800 For 36 months 1,200 School buses — Not exceeding 15 seats or not exceeding 7 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 150 For 24 months 300 For 36 months 450 16 to 40 seats or not exceeding 7 1/2 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 200 For 24 months 400 For 36 months 600 c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 23 Regulation 27 Traffic Regulations 41 to 60 seats or not exceeding 8 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 400 For 24 months 800 For 36 months 1,200 61 to 72 seats or exceeding 8 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 425 For 24 months 850 For 36 months 1,275 School bus owned and operated by a school or by the parent and Free teachers’ association of a school, and a church bus Private trucks: Not exceeding 4,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 2,000 cc, or not exceeding 6 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 250 For 24 months 500 For 36 months 750 Exceeding 4,000 but not exceeding 8,500 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 7 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 400 For 24 months 800 For 36 months 1,200 Exceeding 8,500 but not exceeding 14,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 7 1/2 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 500 For 24 months 1,000 For 36 months 1,500 Exceeding 14,000 but not exceeding 33,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 8 feet overall travelling width — Page 24 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 27 For 12 months 550 For 24 months 1,100 For 36 months 1,650 Exceeding 33,000 but not exceeding 60,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 8 feet and six inches overall travelling width For 12 months 750 Oversized vehicle, as defined in section 2 of the Law(registration only) — For 12 months 1,000 Rental Trucks — Not exceeding 4,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 2,000 cc, or not exceeding 6 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 400 For 24 months 800 For 36 months 1,200 Exceeding 4,000 but not exceeding 8,500 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 7 1/2 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 500 For 24 months 1,000 For 36 months 1,500 Exceeding 8,500 but not exceeding 14,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 7 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 600 For 24 months 1,200 For 36 months 1,800 Exceeding 14,000 but not exceeding 33,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 8 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 650 For 24 months 1,300 For 36 months 1,950 c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 25 Regulation 27 Traffic Regulations Trailers — Roll on trailer — For 12 months 20 For 24 months 40 For 36 months 60 Trailer (other than roll on trailer) — Not exceeding 2,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 7 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 50 For 24 months 100 For 36 months 150 Exceeding 2,000 lbs but not exceeding 10,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 8 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 120 For 24 months 240 For 36 months 360 Exceeding 10,000 but not exceeding 60,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 8 feet and six inches overall travelling width — For 12 months 420 Oversized vehicle, exceeding 60,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 8 feet and six inches overall travelling width or at least 40 feet overall length (registration only) — For 12 months 550 Rental trailers — Not exceeding 2,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 7 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 100 For 24 months 200 For 36 months 300 Page 26 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations Regulation 27 Exceeding 2,000 but not exceeding 10,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or not exceeding 8 feet overall travelling width — For 12 months 400 For 24 months 800 For 36 months 1,200 Special Vehicles and Oversized Vehicles (registration only) One time fee payable for the following itemized transactions are — Backhoes, loaders and forklifts not exceeding 10,000 lbs 100 maximum gross weight Other special vehicles not exceeding 10,000 lbs maximum 1,100 gross weight Special vehicles exceeding 10,000 lbs but not exceeding 1,500 60,000 lbs maximum gross weight Special vehicles exceeding 60,000 lbs maximum gross 2,100 weight Oversized trucks exceeding either 60,000 lbs maximum 2,100 gross weight, 8 feet and six inches over all width or 40 feet over all length Oversized trailer exceeding either 60,000 lbs maximum 2,100 gross weight, 8 feet and six inches over all width or 40 feet over all length - Road maintenance equipment (includes graders, rollers, Free pavers, trenchers) for Government For single movement of Oversized and Special Vehicle — Permit (without Police escort) 200 Permit (with Police escort), per man-hour (minimum 1 100 man-hour) Invalid Carriage Free (6) The Cabinet may, from time to time, waive or reduce any or all of the fees and duties specified in paragraphs (3) to (5) in relation to any person or group of persons in Cayman Brac or Little Cayman. c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 27 Regulation 28 Traffic Regulations 28. Fees for storage, towing, driving 28. The following are the fees for the storage, towing or driving of a vehicle under section 113 of the Law — (a) for a vehicle stored in a vehicle pound, per day or part thereof, 10 dollars; and (b) for a vehicle towed or driven to a vehicle pound or other place, forty dollars. Page 28 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE 1 regulation 2 PRESCRIBED FORMS Index No Section Subject TR of Law 1 62(1) Certificate of roadworthiness of a vehicle 2 62(2) Certificate of defects 3 22(d) Application to register a vehicle 4 22(b) Register of vehicles 5 22(d) Certificate of registration of a vehicle 6 22(h) Alteration of particulars of a registered vehicle 7 22(j) Application for suspension/termination of vehicle licence 8 22(h) Report of a vehicle being beyond repair 9 22(d) Notification of vehicle being under repair at time for registration renewal 10 22(l) Application for new registration plate 11 22(l) Application for motor trade plates 12 44(f) Medical certificate of competence to drive 13 44(m) Visitors driving permit 14 44(m) Application for driving licence 15 44(l) Application for driving test 16 44(k) Certificate of competence to drive 17 52(l)(c) Application for a taxi or omnibus driver’s permit c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 29 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations Form T.R. 1 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 VEHICLE INSPECTION CHECK SHEET (CERTIFICATE OF ROADWORTHINESS) Name and address Registration no. Make and class Serial/engine no. Traffic Regulations (2017 Revision) Engine R.V. mirror Steering Wiper Chassis Horn Locks (door) No. plate Head light(s) Body work Tail lights Tyres Dip switch Hubs Flashing indicator Spare tyre Brake light Windscreen Handbrake Speedometer Foot brake Silence Other Gears (reverse) ________________________________________________________________ FAILED for detected listed above Vehicle Inspector Date ________________________________________________________________ Defects remedied to my satisfaction Passed in Class_____________ Passengers .________Standing Passengers _____________Tonnage_________ Special features____________________________ ___________ ______________________________________ Date Vehicle Inspector Page 30 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 Form T.R. 2 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 CERTIFICATE OF DEFECTS To be completed in duplicate No.______________ I certify that the under-mentioned motor vehicle is not in a fit condition to be on or in any public road or place _____________________________________ I issue this certificate on account of the following defects – ________________________________________________________________ and I am of the opinion that these defects can/cannot be remedied. ________________________________ Vehicle inspector or police officer Date__________ c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 31 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations Form T.R. 3 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 APPLICATION TO REGISTER A VEHICLE Official Use Only Reg. No. 2) 3) Fee: $ Receipt No. Surname of applicant *_____________________________________________ Given names_____________________________________________________ Full home address_________________________________________________ If company, office address__________________________________________ Category of vehicle (Note A)_________________________________________ Make of vehicle ___________________________Year of manufacture __________ Colour of vehicle ____________________________Cylinder capacity ________ Chassis or frame number __________________Engine number ______________ Seating capacity ________________________(If omnibus, number of passengers for which vehicle is designed to carry) __________________________________ Maximum load capacity (if a truck) ____________________________________ Unladen Weight of vehicle ___________________(only if truck or special vehicle) INSURANCE PARTICULARS Company issuing cover______________________________________________ Date of issue _____________Type of policy_________Third Party comprehensive Certificate number _________________________________________________ Date of expiry _____________________________________________________ I certify that the foregoing information is correct** Date _______________Signature of applicant ____________________________ * If vehicle is to be registered in a company’s name, place name of company in first line.
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AI-assisted research summary: Some vehicle and licence applications must be sent with required documents, and false declarations can be fined or jailed.
** A false declaration is punishable by a fine up to two thousand dollars and to imprisonment for up to twelve months or to both under section 133 of the Traffic Law, 2011. This application must be accompanied by a current insurance certificate and a certificate of roadworthiness (T.R. 1) issued by the Vehicle Inspector. Page 32 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 Form T.R. 4 REGISTER OF VEHICLES DEPARTMENT OF VEHICLE AND DRIVERS’ LICENSING ORIGINAL REGISTERED NUMBER: __________________________ (a) Motor cars (includes station wagons and SUVs) - (i) up to 2,500 cc or 4 seats excluding driver (ii) over 2,500 cc and up to 8 seats excluding driver (b) motorcycles (includes mopeds and scooters) - (i) up to 50cc (ii) over 50cc and up to 125cc (iii) over 125cc (c) rental cars (includes station wagons and SUVs) - (i) up to 2,500 cc or 4 seats excluding driver (ii) over 2,500 cc and up to 8 seats excluding driver (d) rental motorcycles (includes mopeds and scooters) - (i) up to 50cc (ii) over 50cc and up to 125cc (iii) over 125cc (e) taxis and limousines (up to 15 persons excluding driver) - (i) up to 2,500 cc or 4 seats excluding driver (ii) over 2,500 cc and up to 9 seats excluding driver (f) omnibuses - (i) up to 15 seats or 7 feet overall travelling width (ii) 16 to 40 seats or 7 1/2 feet overall travelling width (iii) 41 to 60 seats or 8 feet overall travelling width (iv) 61 to 72 seats or 8 feet overall travelling width (g) Rental Omnibus - (i) 9 to 15 seats or 7 feet overall travelling width (h) trucks - (i) up to 4,000 lbs maximum gross weight, 2,500 cc, or 6 feet overall travelling width (ii) 4001 to 8,500 lbs maximum gross weight, or 7 feet overall travelling width c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 33 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations (iii) 8,501 to 14,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or 7 '/2 feet overall travelling width (iv) 14001 to 33,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or 8 feet overall travelling width (v) 33,001 to 60,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or 8 feet overall travelling width (vi) oversized, exceeding either 60,000 lbs maximum gross weight, 8 feet overall travelling width or 40 feet overall length (i) Rental Trucks- (i) up to 4,000 lbs maximum gross weight, 2500 cc, or 6 feet overall travelling width (ii) 4,001 to 8,500 lbs maximum gross weight, or 7 feet overall travelling width (iii) 8,501 to 14,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or 7 '/2 feet overall travelling width (iv) 14,001 to 33,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or 8 feet overall travelling width (j) Trailers – (i) up to 2,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or 7 feet overall travelling width (ii) 2,001 to 10,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or 8 feet overall travelling width (iii) 10,001 to 60,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or 8 feet overall travelling width (iv) oversized, exceeding 60,000 lbs maximum gross weight, 8 feet overall travelling width or 40 feet overall length (k) Rental Trailers – (i) up to 2,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or 7 feet overall travelling width (ii) 2,001 to 10,000 lbs maximum gross weight, or 8 feet overall travelling width OTHER (l) Special vehicles and oversize vehicles. NEW OLD (Second hand) PRIVATE ISSUE DATE: EXPIRY DATE: REGISTERED OWNER & ADDRESS ________________________________ _______________________________________________TEL. _________________ Page 34 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 MAKE __________________ENGINE NO. ________ GOVERNMENT________ BODY FRAME NO._____________________YEAR _______PETROL_________ COLOUR ____________________SEATING ______________DIESEL _________ NO. OF WHEELS ________WEIGHT _____________OTHER_______________ CUBIC C ____________________ELECTRIC ___________________________ PASSENGERS _____________MAXIMUM ______________________________ LOAD________________ALTERATIONS_______________________________ 1st CHANGE (AND ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES); Date______________ New Owner ___________Address ________________________Tel____________ ___________________ U.K __________U.S.A _________JAPANESE __________ OTHER____________ SIGNATURE________________________________________ VEHICLE INSPECTOR DATE c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 35 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations T.R. 5 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION Registration Number__________________ PARTICULARS OF VEHICLE (1) Category of vehicle ______________________________________________ (2) Make of vehicle ________________________________________________ (3) Year of manufacture ____________________________________________ (4) Colour of vehicle ________________________________________________ (5) Chassis number* _______________________________________________ (6) Frame number* ________________________________________________ (7) Engine number _________________________________________________ (8) Cylinder capacity _______________________________________________ (9) Seating capacity ________________________________________________ (10) Maximum weight of load to be carried ________________________________________________________________ Notes: (a) * delete either (5) or (6) whichever does not apply (b) (10) applies to trucks, special vehicles and trailers only ________________________________________________________________ OFFICIAL USE ONLY This Certificate of registration was issued on____________________ at ____ a.m./p.m. at ______________ by _________________________________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of issuing officer Page 36 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 PARTICULARS OF OWNER Page 2 Surname __________________________________________________________ Company ________________________________________________________ Given name(s) _____________________________________________________ Full home address __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 1st Change of ownership (and any subsequent changes) rubber stamp .5”X .5” CHANGE OF VEHICLE PARTICULARS Engine number _____________________________________________________ Colour ___________________________________________________________ Category of vehicle _________________________________________________ Cylinder capacity __________________________________________________ rubber stamp.5”x.5” _________________________________________________________________ RENEWALS OF VEHICLE LICENCE Date: _______Time: _______Expiry: _________Suspend:__________________ _______________________________ Signature of issuing officer c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 37 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations Form T.R. 6 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 ALTERATIONS OF PARTICULARS OF A REGISTERED VEHICLE To be completed in duplicate I, _______________________________of ______________________________ the registered owner of vehicle(s) ____________________________________, do hereby inform the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing that the following particulars are now changed in respect to the said vehicle- (a) that the said vehicle is now to be transferred into the name of_______________residing at _____________________________ (b) that the colour of the vehicle has been changed from ________to ______________________________________________________ (c) that the engine has been changed from a _____________________ to a ___________ and that the new engine number ____________________ (d) that the vehicle is no longer to be registered as __________________ and is now to be registered as_____________________________. Date ____________________________Signed __________________________ NOTE: Fill in only the section relating to the change of particulars. It is an offence to use a motor vehicle on the road if the registration particulars have not been notified to the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing within fourteen (14) days. If a change of ownership has taken effect, then the new owner will fill in the appropriate form for re- registration of the vehicle in his name as if the vehicle were new. The form shall be signed by the applicant and be witnessed by a Notary Public, Justice of the Peace or member of staff of the Licensing Department. Page 38 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 Form T.R. 7 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 APPLICATION FOR SUSPENSION/TERMINATION OF VEHICLE LICENCE To be completed in duplicate I, __________________________________________________hereby make application for the vehicle licence for the following vehicle(s) to be suspended/terminated* as from ___________________________until ** ___________________________, and the appropriate funds be refunded to me. Date _____________________________Signed ______________________________ *Delete whichever one is not applicable. ** Refers to suspension only: State which date you wish the vehicle re-licensed. This application must be accompanied by the registration plates and the certificate of registration, as well as the current licence coupon for termination only. There is no requirement to surrender registration plates if there is a suspension, only the current licence coupon and the certificate of registration (See back of form). _________________________________________________________________ BACK OF FORM I hereby certify that vehicle registration number ____________________ has been exported from the Islands on the ______ day of ______________________by the SS ______________________________________________________________ Date _____________________________Signed ______________________________ Customs officer I hereby certify that vehicle registration number ________________________was on the_____day of_________________________________disposed of to the satisfaction of the Department responsible for Environmental Health. Date _____________________________Signed ______________________________ Public Health officer NOTE: Only Part I or Part II is to be filled in. c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 39 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations Form T.R. 8 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 NOTIFICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF VEHICLE AND DRIVERS’ LICENSING FROM VEHICLE INSPECTOR THAT VEHICLE IS BEYOND REPAIR Number __________________ This is to certify that I have, on _________________________, 20____, examined vehicle registration number ________________which is a ________________and have found that it is beyond repair. Date _____________________________Signed ______________________________ Vehicle inspector Page 40 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 Form T.R. 9 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 NOTIFICATION TO VEHICLE INSPECTOR THAT VEHICLE IS PRESENTLY UNDER REPAIR Number __________________ I,__________________________________of _______________________________ do hereby notify the Licensing Authority that the following motor vehicle(s) registered in the name of and the registration of which is due for renewal is/are presently under repair, and can be seen at the premises of _____________________________________ located at ________________________________________________________. The vehicle(s) is/are expected to be off the road for approximately ________weeks so that repairs may be effected. Date _____________________________Signed ______________________________ Particulars of vehicle(s) off the road. (a) _______________________________________________________________ (b) _______________________________________________________________ (c) _______________________________________________________________ c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 41 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations Form T.R. 10 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 APPLICATION FOR A NEW REGISTRATION PLATE I, _____________________________of ________________________________ the registered owner of vehicle number _________________, do hereby apply for new number plates to be issued in respect of the above vehicle. I certify that the original plates have been lost, stolen or rendered illegible.* * Delete the above line if the old plates are being surrendered. Date _____________________________Signed ______________________________ __________________________________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Fee received _________________ New number issued ______________________ Signature_________________________________________ Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing Page 42 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 Form T.R. 11 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 APPLICATION FOR MOTOR TRADE PLATES Name of applicant __________________________________________________ Business address ___________________________________________________ Type of business _________________________________ Expire _________________________________________ Office Use Only Number of sets required (1, 2, or 3) ___________________ Issued Period required (not less than three months) ____________ l. __________ Insurance particulars: 2. __________ (a) Cover note/policy no. __________________ 3. __________ (b) Issued by ___________________________ Fees: per quarter (c) Valid until ___________________________ $ 352 Person responsible for custody of the plates Date____________ Signature_________________ Total $ For (Company)___________________________________ NOTE: The plates issued under this section remain at all times the property of the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing who may, from time to time, state under what conditions such plates may be used. This application must be accompanied by the appropriate trades and business licence. c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 43 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations Form T.R. 12 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 MEDICAL CERTIFICATE Notice to Medical Examiners: It is particularly to be observed that in cases of doubt as regards applicant, the interest of the public should have precedence over the interest of the applicant. Name in full: _____________________________________________________ Residence of applicant: _____________________________________________ Date of birth: _____________________________________________________ 1. Eyesight ___________Right eye _________Left eye_____________ (standard, not less than 6/12) with glasses____with aid of the glasses or contact lens if worn. 2. Colour vision__________________________________________________ 3. Hearing ______________________________________________________ (a) Is hearing defective? ________________________________________ (b) If so, is it to a degree inconsistent with driving safety? ______________ 4. Any disease of the central nervous system? ___________________________ 5. Is the applicant suffering from any disease or condition of the cardiovascular system which renders him unfit or unsafe to drive a motor vehicle? _________________________________________________________________ 6. Does the applicant to your knowledge suffer from epilepsy, aneurysm or angina pectoris?___________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Date _______________ _________________________________________________________________ Medical examiner. Page 44 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 T.R. 13 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 VISITOR’S DRIVING PERMIT Serial No. ___________________ Rental Cars 1-8 seats Date of issue ________________ Rental Omnibuses 9-15 seats Date of expiry _______________ Rental Trucks up to 33,000 lbs Fee Paid $___________________ Rental Motorcycles (All Classes) Issued by ___________________ Rental trailers up to 10, 000 lbs Signature of issuing officer __________________________________________ Full name of holder ________________________________________________ Full address in Cayman Islands ________________________________________ Date of birth _____________________________________________________ Driving licence no. _________________________________________________ Country and/or State of issue ________________________________________ Class of vehicle permitted to drive ____________________________________ Signature of holder ________________________________________________ This document is valid for six months only, or for duration of one stay or visit whichever is the shorter. c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 45 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations Form T.R. 14 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 APPLICATION FOR A DRIVING LICENCE Note: This application does not apply to Official use only persons wishing to obtain a Learners Licence Number Visitor’s Driving Permit. Expires Full DL Number Surname ___________________________________Date of birth ___________ Given Name(s) ____________________________________________________ Sex: male ____________female_____________Expires ___________________ Full home address ___________________________Telephone ______________ Do you suffer from any physical or mental disability? (See Note A) ______________ If answer is yes, state disability _________________________________________ Height _________Colour of eyes ___________Colour of hair ________________ Do you wish a full or learner licence? (See Note B) __________________________ For what class of vehicle(s)? __________________________________________ If you are non-Caymanian and wish to claim exemption from a driving test under Note C below, give following particulars - (1) When and where was your licence issued? ________________________ (2) For what class of vehicle is it valid? ______________________________ (3) When does it expire? ________________________________________ Are you disqualified by a court of law or by any other reason from holding a drivers licence? ___ * Delete whichever is inapplicable. DECLARATION: I hereby solemnly declare that the above information is true, and that I am not disqualified from holding or obtaining a drivers licence. Signature of applicant ___________________________Date ___________, 20_____. Note A: The disabilities are any of the following: total deafness, insanity, epilepsy, defective vision less than 6/12 with glasses, aneurysm, angina pectoris, loss of one hand or one foot, diseases of the nervous system giving rise to lack of muscular co-ordination. Note B: A learner licence is valid for six (6) months, and is for all persons wishing to be tested. You must state the type of vehicle(s) you wish to learn to drive. (See also the DVLA Medical Guide) A false declaration is punishable by a fine of up to two thousand dollars and to imprisonment for up to twelve months imprisonment under section 133 of the Traffic Law, 2011 Page 46 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 Form T.R. 15 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 APPLICATION FOR DRIVING TEST No. _________________ To the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing I, ________________________________ do hereby apply for a driving test and I do hereby solemnly declare that I am not disqualified for holding or obtaining a driver’s licence and the information contained herein is true. _________________________________- Signature of applicant ENCLOSURES: (Complete in block letters) (a) Surname ______________________________________________ (b) Given name(s) __________________________________________ (c) Full home address ______________________________________ (d) Age next birthday ______________________________________ (e) Date and place of birth __________________________________ _________________________________- Signature of applicant ________________________________________________________________ FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY (1) Percentage gained on written examination ___________________% (Pass/ fail). (2) Pass/fail on manoeuvres (3) Learner licence number _________________________________- Signature of Certifying officer Department _____________________ NOTE: This application must be attached to the examination paper by the certifying officer, and the examination paper must be filled in, in the applicant’s handwriting. c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 47 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations Form T.R. 16 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE TO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE No. __________________ This is to certify that on ______________________________________________ Surname __________________Given name(s) ____________________________ Date of birth _____________of _______________________________________ has passed the prescribed test * under section 37(1) of the Law, and is competent to drive in the Cayman Islands. Particulars of learners licence * produced licence under _______________(not being a learners licence). Number __________________Issued by ________________________________ Issued on _______________Valid*/Expired* (not more than expired three months) Date_______________ ________________________________ Signature of driving examiner. Note: *Delete whichever is not applicable. Page 48 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 1 Form T.R. 17 THE TRAFFIC LAW, 2011 APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO DRIVE A TAXI OR OMNIBUS Surname ___________________(Block Letters) FOR OFFICIAL USE Given names ___________________________ Date Granted _____ Date of Birth ___________________________ Yes_____ No______ Full home address _______________________ Number_______ Signature of issuing Give the following details of your present officer driving licence- Issued __________ (1) Date of issue _______________________ Withdrawn _______ (2) Number ___________________________ Reissued __________ (3) Category of vehicle(s) ________________ Fee paid___________ (4) Expire ____________________________ Have you, in the past three years, been convicted of any of the offences under section 47 (5) (b) of the Law Yes_______No .________ If yes, set out particulars in full _________________________________________ date ___________________offence ___________________________________ sentence _________________________________________________________ for whom do you intend to work? (if self, state “self”, if otherwise give full name and address of employer) . _________________________________________________ DECLARATION: I hereby solemnly declare that the above information is correct. Date _____________________________Signature ______________________________ c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 49 SCHEDULE 1 Traffic Regulations POLICE REPORT ON APPLICANT AND CONVICTIONS RECORDED AFTER PERMIT IS ISSUED Photograph of Applicant (Passport Size) Note- (1) An offence connected with illegal drugs (2) An offence involving dishonesty (3) An offence against the person. (4) An offence relating to dangerous or reckless driving, whether or not causing death (5) Any offence against section 79, 80, 82 or 83 of the Traffic Law, 2011. Important: This application must be accompanied by two passport size photographs of the applicant. Page 50 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE 2 regulation 3 REGISTRATION PLATES 1. Private motor cars, private 1. Yellow background with black Numbers motorcycles, school vehicles (PTA, Education Department) and church vehicles 2. Personalized Plates 2. (i) “Islands in the Sun” with a white sandy beach background showing the portrait of a Cayman parrot and orchid; (ii) Yellow background and black letters; (iii) “Underwater Wonderland Cayman Islands” showing underwater scenery of coral, fish and turtle; (iv) “Preserve our Coral Reefs Cayman Islands” showing underwater scenery of coral, angel fish and turtle; and (v) “Islands in the Sun” with a white sandy beach background showing the portrait of a Cayman parrot. 3. Water Sport Plates (Public 3. Aqua background with white letters Transport only) 4. Tour Plates (Public Transport 4. Red background with white letters only) 5. Omnibus Plates (Public 5. Blue background with white letters Transport only) 6. Quincentennial Plates 6. Cayman house on a beach inmulti- colour with the prefix “Q”. c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 51 SCHEDULE 2 Traffic Regulations 7. Rental cars, trucks (not 7. White background with black number exceeding 33,000 lbs maximum gross weight), omnibuses (seating capacity not exceeding 15 seats), trailers not exceeding 10,000 lbs maximum gross weight and rental motorcycles 8. Taxis, school vehicles (public 8. White background with red numbers transport), station wagons licensed as taxis 9. Private trucks and trailers 9. Orange background with black numbers 10. Invalid carriages 10. Blue background with white numbers and the prefix “DV” before the letters 11. Exhibition vehicles 11. “Islands in the Sun” with a white sandy beach background showing the portrait of a Cayman parrot and orchid with the prefix “E” 12. Temporary plates 12. White background with black letters with the prefix “T” 13. Special and oversize vehicles 13. Orange background with green numbers”. Page 52 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 3 SCHEDULE 3 regulation 3 LICENCE COUPON The Coupon shall be of the dimensions and in the form illustrated with the appropriate figure in the centre, being 3 inches square: The Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing CAYMAN ISLANDS Registration number: Coupon Number: Expiry Date: (mm/dd/yy) c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 53 SCHEDULE 4 Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 4 regulation 7 LEARNER PLATE The “L” plates required by section 36 of the Law to be prescribed shall be a red “L” on a white background of the dimensions illustrated - Page 54 Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 c Traffic Regulations SCHEDULE 4 Publication in consolidated and revised form authorised by the Cabinet this 22nd day of May, 2017. Clerk of Cabinet c Revised as at 1st day of May, 2017 Page 55
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