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LAUREL V WILLIAMS

Long lines of vehicles stretched for as far as the eyes could see outside the Licensing Office in San Fernando on January 9, backing up along Cipero Road and spilling into the compound at Balisier Avenue, as frustrated drivers waited hours for service.

One man, identified only as Brian from Siparia, said he joined the line as early as 3 am on Friday, when already there were about 60 vehicles ahead of him. By midday, he had not yet made it into the compound to be served.