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Ambergris Caye Traffic Control Committee
Local News
Mayor discusses solutions for heavy vehicles and traffic on the island
San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, the fastest-growing municipality in Belize, is grappling with a critical issue - traffic congestion and the flow of large vehicles through its downtown area. Mayor Gualberto' Wally' Nuñez has stressed the situation's urgency, affirming that his administration is actively working towards solutions to this longstanding concern and ensuring all residents' safety.
Traffic
Higher fines for golf carts or other vehicles brought to the island without permits
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is cracking down on vehicular importation to the island without the required clearance or permits. This has led to dozens of golf carts being removed from the island after owners failed to produce the necessary permits. Failure to adhere to this regulation may result in a fine, which, as per a recent resolution passed, increased from $100 to $2,500 per violation, and the illegal vehicle will be removed from the island.
Community and Society
New regulation for golf cart rental owners
Effective August 1, 2021, the San Pedro Transport Department (SPTD) will be enforcing a new rule regarding golf cart rentals. All golf carts owned by a rental company will need to be labeled with the company’s logo/name, telephone number, and golf cart number. Failure to adhere to this measure will result in a fine.
Traffic
SPTC sets restrictions on four and 6-cylinder vehicles and 6-seater golf carts
For the last few years, San Pedro Town has seen growing traffic congestion, particularly downtown. During peak times of the day, it is difficult to find a parking space, and traffic runs in a frenzy. Past attempts to take control of the issue have seen little results. To tackle the situation, on Tuesday, May 11th, the Ambergris Caye Traffic Control Committee (ACTCC) announced that they would not be accepting applications for permits for four and 6-cylinder vehicles or 6-seater golf carts for six months.
Community and Society
ACTCC stops issuing permits for additional vehicles and golf carts rentals on the island
The Ambergris Caye Traffic Control Committee (ACTCC) informs the public that vehicle permits for golf cart rentals, large vehicles, and taxis will no longer be issued until further notice. The committee also advises barge companies that before transporting any new vehicles to the island, this must be cleared by the ACTCC. Failure to adhere to this request can result in a $1,000 fine to the barge company and the vehicle removed from the island.
Community and Society
More golf carts arrive on the island
Another batch of brand-new golf carts (18) was seen arriving on the island on Tuesday, March 26th inside shipping containers. With the ongoing issue of traffic on the island, residents are increasingly concerned that these additional golf carts are an unnecessary addition to the saturation of motor vehicles on the island.
Traffic
New San Pedro Traffic Board Appointed
The five-member group, officially known as the Ambergris Caye Traffic Control Committee (ACTCC), and includes three members from the City of Belmopan and two from Ambergris Caye.
