KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) has declared a temporary suspension of driver’s licence and learner’s permit tests at its Swallowfield Service Hub in St Andrew, effective next Tuesday. The suspension is due to scheduled repairs at the facility, which are set to commence on October 21 and are projected to last four to five weeks. During this period, written, yard, and road tests will not be conducted at the Swallowfield location.
To accommodate affected customers, the ITA has advised individuals to utilize alternative service hubs, including the Spanish Town Road Service Hub, the Harbour View Service Hub, and the Spanish Town Service Hub. Those with pre-scheduled appointments for learner’s permits or driver’s licences at Swallowfield will be redirected to the Spanish Town Road Service Hub.
Despite the suspension of testing services, motor vehicle inspections will continue as usual at the Swallowfield facility. Additionally, certificates of fitness will be issued digitally to ensure minimal disruption to customers. The ITA emphasized its commitment to maintaining service efficiency and urged the public to plan accordingly during the repair period.