Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, says that a zero-tolerance approach will be taken to traffic offences under the Road Traffic Act demerit points system.

Under the regime, demerit points are added to a driver’s traffic record when specified offences are committed. A driver’s licence is automatically suspended once the accumulated points reach the prescribed thresholds.

Addressing Wednesday’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister Vaz urged motorists to prepare for the new system, which takes effect on October 1, 2026.