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By WorkandJam
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is a governmental agency under the Ministry of Transport and Mining in Jamaica. It is responsible for administering the provisions of the Road Traffic Act, focusing on vehicle testing to ensure fitness, road-worthiness, and compliance with safety standards.
The ITA's functions include:
- Enforcing the Road Traffic Act and related regulations
- Regulating and controlling traffic on roads
- Inspecting motor vehicles periodically
- Testing applicants for driver's licenses
- Granting certificates of fitness
- Maintaining records of driver's license endorsements and road accidents
- Providing annual reports on road accidents resulting in death or injury
- Keeping a Drivers’ Offences Book
The ITA operates multiple examination depots across Jamaica, including locations in Kingston, Montego Bay, Mandeville, and other major towns, to facilitate vehicle inspections and driver testing services.