Road Traffic Appeal Tribunal sworn in

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport has taken another step in the implementation of the new Road Traffic Act, with the swearing in of the Road Traffic Appeal Tribunal.

The swearing in took place at the ministry's office in St Andrew, on Friday.

The Road Traffic Appeal Tribunal is tasked with hearing appeals related to traffic offences and violations.

While presiding over the ceremony, Chief Justice Bryan Sykes emphasised the tribunal's vital role in ensuring access to justice and promoting road safety across the nation.

"In the words of Section 44 Subsection 3 (of the RTA 2018) – a person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Authority or agent of the Authority may appeal to the tribunal, so the jurisdiction seems to be quite wide it just says a person aggrieved. So what that is especially saying is that just about anyone who comes under the jurisdiction of the act who feels that some incorrect decision may have been made that they can appeal to the tribunal," Sykes remarked.

The panel is comprised of Justice Carol Lawrence Beswick (retired), who serves as Chairperson; Victor Barrett and Kimberlee Dobson, who both serve as deputy chairperson; Connoly Black, Reverend Nigel Pusey, Delworth Heath and Dr Parris Lyew Ayee, who serve as members.

The ministry says the tribunal is committed to upholding fairness, transparency and accountability in the adjudication of traffic matters.

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