Wrecking Operations Continue In T&T—Police Say Don’t Ignore The Rules
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is advising the public on the necessity for the wrecking, or towing, of motor vehicles that are parked in contravention of the law.
According to the TTPS, the practice of wrecking forms part of its mandate to ensure public safety, maintain the free flow of traffic, and uphold law and order on the nation’s roadways.
The TTPS states that vehicles parked unlawfully can obstruct emergency services, reduce visibility for motorists and pedestrians, and block access to essential locations.
The TTPS emphasises that wrecking is not intended to be punitive but is an enforcement measure aimed at encouraging compliance with traffic laws.
It says that where a vehicle must be removed, officers are required to make brief enquiries in the immediate area to locate the driver. If the driver cannot be located or refuses to comply, the vehicle may be impounded. If a driver appears while a vehicle is being hooked up but before removal, the vehicle may be released, and the appropriate ticket or charge issued.
Wrecking operations are conducted in accordance with the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act.
