Police issue $171M in traffic tickets after fines increase

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November 5, 2026

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After Cabinet increased fines for traffic offences, police issued more than $171 million worth of tickets for the nine offences, with fixed penalties among the top 10 violations recorded up to last month.

Driving without valid insurance accounted for nearly $48 million in tickets. The fine for the offence rose from $1,000 to $10,000.

Speaking at the weekly T&t Police Service media briefing on Wednesday, acting Inspector Jesse Jitmansingh identified the top ten traffic offences.

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