Transport Minister Warns Of Action Against Rogue Traffic Officers
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Eli Zakour, says the government will be taking firm action against what he describes as a “small group” of traffic enforcement personnel accused of “harassing” motorists on the nation’s roads.
Speaking during Thursday’s Post-Cabinet Media Briefing, he revealed that the Ministry received credible reports indicating that certain constables, licensing officers, and traffic wardens have been abusing their authority while carrying out roadside enforcement duties.
He assured that the Ministry intends to address the matter directly and urgently.
« Information came to us as indicated that there are a small group of persons, Constables, Trinidad and Tobago police service, licence officers, and even traffic wardens, harassing motorists. I cannot speak for Minister Alexander, who oversees the TTPS. However, the licence officers and the traffic wardens do fall under my remit, and I will be having discussions with them of their attitude when they are on a nation’s roads. »
