Only 20 per cent Carnival
vehicles pass inspection
PHILIPSBURG--Police have reported that only twenty per cent of the vehicles planned to be used during this year’s Carnival celebrations passed the first mandatory roadworthy inspection on Saturday, March 31.
Police spokesman Inspector Ricardo Henson told reporters on Monday that the controls on floats and trailers (band trucks) were the first opportunity for motorists and owners of vehicles to correct any problems their vehicles might have that would prevent them from passing the inspections.
Police announced last week that they had introduced new measures for ensuring road traffic safety during this Carnival, specifically for motor vehicles that would be used during the Carnival celebrations and parades.
Police have compiled a list of mandatory safety requirements for floats and trailers and have created a vehicle inspection form for all vehicles participating in any way in this year’s Carnival.
Based on the new rules, police say all motorists and vehicles “must” pass inspection before they are permitted to enter a parade or street jam. Police distributed these forms to motorists and they must fill them in and return them prior to their participation in this year’s Carnival activity.
Henson said a pre-inspection of all motor vehicles, trailers (band trucks) and floats was set with several deadlines. He said, “The deadline for vehicle inspection for Unity Jump-up is April 7; for opening Carnival Village and Children’s Parade is April 14; and for Jouvert and other parades April 21.”
He said the inspections and appointments would continue. The contact persons for these inspections are Traffic Department Chief Inspector Martina and Inspector Rijna at the police station, tel: 542-2222 ext. 227.
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