The government is to extend the validity period for fitness certificates and registration of motor vehicles.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness states that the first certificate of fitness for new motor vehicles will be issued for 5 years.

For used vehicles, 10 years old or less, the validity period for certificates of fitness will be 3 years.

For vehicles older than 10 years, the current yearly renewal will remain.

As for motor vehicle registration, motorists have an option to renew motor vehicle registration for six months or for one year.

Dr. Holness says the government will be introducing a two year renewal option.

He says this was the first announcement under the Streamlining Processes for Efficiency and Economic Development (speed) initiative.

Dr. Holness states that he has directed transport minister Daryl Vaz to implement the changes.