Antigua and Barbuda Implements Demerit Points System for Traffic Offenses in 2024–CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has introduced a demerit points system as part of its 2024 Vehicles and Road Traffic (Demerit Points) Regulations. This new system aims to promote safer driving practices and ensure compliance with road safety regulations.
Under the new framework, drivers who commit certain traffic offenses will accumulate demerit points on their driving record.
If an individual accumulates fourteen (14) or more points within a 12-month period, their driver’s license will be suspended for six (6) months.
Furthermore, if a driver accumulates eighteen (18) or more points within a two-year period, they will face a license suspension of one (1) year.
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Traffic offenses are categorized by the severity of the violation, with penalties ranging from one (1) to five (5) demerit points.
Some of the offenses that incur two demerit points include:
Transporting hazardous materials or building supplies on specified roads within prohibited hours.
Failing to wear a seatbelt while driving or riding in the front passenger seat.
Driving a motor vehicle not equipped with proper lights or registration plates.
Operating a public service vehicle that does not comply with regulatory requirements.
Using a handheld mobile device while driving, in violation of the Vehicle and Road Traffic (Mobile Devices) Regulations 2019.
Offenses that incur one demerit point include:
Parking or stopping within 30 feet of a corner or private road unnecessarily.
Failing to apply brakes or stop the engine when leaving a vehicle unattended.
Leaving a vehicle stationary on a road at night without parking as close as possible to the left-hand side.
Using a motor vehicle without displaying a sign approved by the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board.
The most severe offenses that result in five demerit points include:
Failing to move aside when being overtaken by other vehicles.
Overtaking other traffic without a clear view of the road ahead or when conditions are unsafe.
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The government hopes this demerit points system will lead to a reduction in dangerous driving behaviors and encourage drivers to take greater responsibility on the roads. The Traffic Commissioner has the authority to enforce these penalties and ensure that repeat offenders face consequences in the interest of public safety.
This system, part of broader efforts to update traffic regulations, reflects the government’s commitment to reducing road accidents and promoting responsible driving. By holding drivers accountable for reckless or negligent behavior, Antigua and Barbuda aims to create safer roads for all residents and visitors.
The new demerit points system is an important step toward improving road safety in Antigua and Barbuda.
Drivers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new regulations and drive responsibly to avoid penalties that could lead to license suspension or other consequences.
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