KINGSTON, Jamaica—A significant interagency safety operation targeting vehicle compliance has been executed along Jamaica’s critical highway network. TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH), in a coordinated effort with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), conducted an intensive vehicular inspection initiative aimed at enhancing safety standards for all motorists.
The strategic operation, deployed on December 4 between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, established checkpoints at two high-traffic locations: the Vineyards Toll Plaza and Old Harbour Road. The primary objective was to identify and detain vehicles deemed unroadworthy or operating outside legal parameters. The results were substantial: 97 vehicles were subjected to stops, with 62 undergoing thorough searches. Enforcement actions were rigorous, resulting in the removal of 30 registration plates for critical non-compliance with safety regulations. Furthermore, law enforcement officials issued 61 traffic citations, which included three specific violations for improperly secured loads, a known hazard on high-speed corridors.
Mark Walker, Deputy Operations Manager at the TransJam Group, emphasized the strategic importance of such collaborations. “Our alliance with the JCF and the Island Traffic Authority solidifies our enduring dedication to preserving a secure and efficient highway infrastructure. The triad of public awareness, stringent enforcement, and inter-organizational cooperation is fundamental to our blueprint for diminishing traffic incidents and cultivating conscientious driving behaviors,” Walker stated.
Reaffirming its commitment to long-term safety outcomes, TJH announced plans to perpetuate its investment in and endorsement of road safety programs. These initiatives are meticulously aligned with the corporation’s core mission: to guarantee a protected and dependable transit experience for every user of the highway system.
This recent enforcement drive follows a broader public sensitization campaign launched by the company in October. That campaign was designed to reacquaint drivers with essential safe-driving protocols, underscoring the vital importance of obeying speed limits, verifying tire roadworthiness prior to journeys, utilizing turn signals during lane changes, and conducting meticulous visual checks of the roadway to prevent accidents.