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The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced changes to vehicle inspection protocols, effective January 5, 2026. Approved Vehicle Testing Stations, including the Vehicle Management Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (VMCOTT), will now be permitted to conduct inspections for Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) with a Tare Weight not exceeding 2,270 kilogrammes.

Public Service Vehicles, defined under Section 2 of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act (Chap. 48:50) as motor vehicles used for carrying passengers for hire, must comply with these updated inspection requirements. PSVs exceeding the 2,270-kilogramme tare weight will still be required to undergo inspections at Licensing Offices.

Additionally, VMCOTT will be authorised to inspect goods vehicles exceeding 3,200 kilogrammes Maximum Gross Weight (MGW).