The Royal Grenada Police Force has issued an official directive outlining the comprehensive schedule for the mandatory annual inspection of all motor vehicles, which will be conducted from January 2 through June 30, 2026. Acting Commissioner of Police Randy Connaught has formally notified vehicle owners of the stringent requirements and procedural details for the upcoming inspection cycle.
The inspection program will operate during designated hours from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with specific date ranges assigned according to vehicle registration numbers. Vehicles with single registration letters will be processed in four distinct numerical groupings between January and June, while those with plural registration letters will follow a separate four-tier schedule during the same period.
Multiple inspection centers have been established across Grenada to facilitate the process. The primary facility at the Police Garage on Dusty Highway in Grand Anse will operate Monday through Friday weekly. Regional centers include Grenville at Pearls Air Strip (Monday-Wednesday), St. David’s Police Station (Thursday-Friday), Sauteurs Police Station (Thursday-Friday), Gouyave Police Station (Monday-Tuesday), Victoria Police Station (Wednesdays only), and Carriacou Police Station (last Thursday and Friday of each month).
Vehicle owners must present their vehicles in thoroughly clean condition with all mechanical components recently overhauled. The inspection will examine all critical systems including bodywork, axles, chassis, steering mechanisms, braking systems, engine components, and safety features. Specific requirements mandate that chassis and engine numbers must be clearly visible, all split pins must be properly exposed, and driver’s seats must be securely fastened for proper vehicle control.
Notable prohibitions include strict bans on spotlights, sirens, musical horns, and whistles unless expressly approved in writing by the Licensing Authority. All trailers must display their tare and maximum gross weight in white numerals (minimum 2.5 inches high) on a black background on the right side of the vehicle.
License plates must feature yellow backgrounds with black letters and numbers, conforming to the standards established in the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Regulations 1991. Public service vehicles must display printed copies of official tariffs and maximum fares, available for purchase at the Treasury in St. George’s and all District Revenue Offices.
Commissioner Connaught emphasized that vehicles found with defects cannot be used on public roads until certified as compliant. The notice also reminded owners of the legal requirement to register ownership changes within one month and specified that motor vehicle licenses must be affixed to the lower left side of the windshield for all vehicles.