Government Looks to Ease Concerns on Motorcycle Law

Last week, Prime Minister John Briceño informed reporters that Cabinet is revisiting proposed motorcycles legislation that seeks to implement a mandatory driving course. Today, we asked C.E.O. Chester Williams about the Prime Minister’s remarks. His response is that the prime minister is not walking back the proposed policy but rather looking at ways that it can be amended to quell public concerns.

 

On the Phone: Chester Williams, C.E.O., Ministry of Transport

“I have seen many interpretation of what the honorable prime minister has said. I think people need to listen more keenly to get the proper interpretation. Some have suggested the prime minister is walking back. That is not true. Certainly cabinet is looking at the amendments to the law to see what changes, if any, we can make to the law. And, as I have said in an interview last week, I h ad said that one of the changes we are looking at is that persons who have been licensed drivers for two years or more without any infractions will be exempted from the training. Those persons with two years or less driving with license who have infractions, they will be required to undergo the training. As well as new applicants.”