There is a significant number of motorists across St. Mary with multiple traffic tickets, some outstanding for years.

This was disclosed by Chief Executive Officer of the Court Administration Division Tricia Cameron Anglin.

She was speaking at the St. Mary Traffic Symposium, the first of its kind held yesterday to address traffic-related matters and promote road safety awareness in the parish. 

Mrs. Cameron-Anglin underscored the importance of the initiative.

She pointed out that traffic laws are not designed to punish but to protect road users, adding that when those laws are ignored, the consequences are very  real, resulting in crashes, injuries, loss of life, loss of income and grieving families.

She highlighted the need for public education.

She said there is also the economic impact, stating that unresolved traffic matters can affect livelihoods.

They can also prevent licence renewals, disrupt business operations and create barriers to employment.

The symposium brought together key stakeholders involved in traffic enforcement, road safety and justice delivery to engage in discussion with the public on issues affecting traffic management, compliance and public safety.

The event forms part of the judiciary’s ongoing public education and outreach initiatives and is intended to foster greater understanding of traffic laws and encourage safer road use among motorists and the wider public.