The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation wishes to address misinformation circulating on social media and other platforms regarding an alleged $10,000 fine imposed on persons under the age of 25 for failing to complete a defensive driving course as a condition for obtaining motor vehicle insurance.
At this time, there is no provision under the laws of Trinidad and Tobago, including the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act or its subsidiary legislation, that requires persons under the age of 25 years to complete a defensive driving course as a mandatory condition for obtaining or maintaining motor vehicle insurance.
The public is urged to remain vigilant against misinformation in the public domain and to rely only on official Government communication channels for accurate and verified information.