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Pick up your renewed Drivers’ Licences!（https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/pick-renewed-drivers-licences/） 05/05/2017
Licence Plates beginning with ‘AH” are ready for pickup!（https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/licence-plates-beginning-ah-ready-pickup/） 05/05/2017
RTD Launches New Computerized Transport Management System (TMS)（https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/rtd-launches-new-computerized-transport-management-system-tms/） 05/01/2017
Extended Hours at National Stadium Office（https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/extended-hours-at-national-stadium-office/） 01/24/2017
Operating Hours during Peak Licencing Periods（https://www.roadtraffic.gov.bs/operating-hours-during-peak-licencing-periods/） 11/17/2016
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Key Areas of Responsibility at RTD:
Assist in the development, implementation and execution of road traffic laws and regulations as it relates to road users in the country
Registration, renewal and transfer of vehicles
Testing the driving competence of individuals desiring a driving licence
Issuance of various types of licenses that allow persons to drive legally in the Bahamas and abroad
Inspect vehicles for road worthiness
Issue vehicle licences plates (cars, motorcycles, franchises, on trade (OT) etc.)
Promotion of road safety nationally
Provide road safety education to all road users
Registration of public transportation franchises
Regulate public service transportation industry
Collection of road fees and taxes related to public and private transportation
Units within the Road Traffic Department:
Transport Policy & Planning Unit (TPPU)
Learners Permit/Provisional Licence Unit
Examination Unit
Driver’s Licences Unit
Vehicle Registration & Inspection Unit
Franchise Unit
Data Management Unit
Accounts
Supervisor Unit
Complaints Unit
Key Functions & Responsibilities of Each Unit:
Transport Policy & Planning Unit (TPPU) – Formed by the government as an initiative to develop its policy and planning capabilities in the transport sector. The current focus of the unit is to handle surface transport issues relating to improving the road traffic situation in New Providence. It will also serve as a vehicle for implementing government policies and introducing new systems and procedures in the transport sector.
Learner’s Permit/Provisional Licence Unit – Issuance of learners’ permits or provisional licences.
Examination Unit – Facilitates the theory and practical testing necessary for obtaining a driver’s licence. This unit also assist with the interview process of persons requesting the transfer of Family Island and foreign licences.