THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT - Act 22 - provisions and regulations

Sep 18, 2026

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The Road Traffic Act, Act 22 of 1962, sets out the legal framework for road traffic administration and compliance. It covers preliminary matters, vehicle registration and licensing, driving licences and driver requirements, and compulsory third-party insurance including claims, settlement, and insurer obligations. It further regulates public service vehicles and carriers, examinations and fitness requirements for certain vehicle classes, and includes road-safety provisions addressing dangerous or careless driving, related offences, and supporting procedures such as breath testing and evidentiary specimens.

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Pages46

Reading Time1 h 56 min

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PART I – PRELIMINARY

1. Short title

2. Interpretation

3. Appointment of officers

4. Classification of motor vehicles

PART II – REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS

5. Registration of vehicles

6. Change of ownership

7. Right of actual owner

8. Duty of Commissioner

9. Proof of transfer of ownership

12. Weight and dimension of vehicles

13. Examination of vehicles

PART III – VEHICLE LICENSING

21. Using vehicle without licence

22. Application for licence

23. Issue of licences

25. Application for new licence

26. Suspension or refusal of licence

30. Licence to be carried on vehicle

PART IV – DRIVING LICENCES

40. Driving without licence

41. Issue of driving licence

42. Licence to drive heavy motor vehicle

44. Test of competence to drive

46. Production of driving licence

51. Appeal

53. Disqualification

PART V – COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY INSURANCE

55. Using uninsured vehicle

57. Policy of insurance

61. Liability of insurers

62. Rights of third parties

64. Settlement

66. Additional rights of third parties

68. Production of certificate of insurance

PART VI – PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES AND CARRIERS

73. National Transport Authority

75. Public service vehicles

76. Public service vehicle licence

78. Extension of validity of licence

80. Taxi or contract car licence

84. Carrier’s licence

91. Duration of licence

98. When authorised vehicles may be changed

PART VII – DRIVERS AND CONDUCTORS

107. Driving without licence

108. Conductor’s licence

110. Unlawfully supplying liquor

PART VIII – EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF VEHICLES

112. Application of this Part

113. Certificate of fitness

116. Examination on order of Commissioner

117. Testing vehicle on road

121. Appeal

PART VIIIA – ROAD SAFETY

123A. Dangerous driving

123B. Causing death by dangerous driving

123C. Driving without due care or reasonable consideration

123D. Causing death by careless driving when under influence

123E. Driving or being in charge when under influence

123F. With alcohol concentration above prescribed limit

123G. Breath tests

123H. Provision of specimens for analysis

| | | | --- | --- | | THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT | | | | | ROAD TRAFFIC ACT Act 22 of 1962 – 1 January 1963 Amended 21/11 (P17/11); 38/11; 27/12 (cio 22/12/12); 17/12 (P22/13 – cio 10/5/13); GN 65/13 (1/1/13); GN 101/13 (cio 10/5/13)Amended by s 21 of Act 26 of 2013 –] - Proclaimed GN 46/2014 proclamation No. 16 of 2014 cio 19 May 2014] Amended by s 45 of Act 9/ 2015 (P11/2015 cio 2/7/2015) ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I – PRELIMINARY 1. Short title 2. Interpretation 3. Appointment of officers 4. Classification of motor vehicles PART II – REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS 5. Registration of vehicles 5A. Leased vehicles 6. Change of ownership 7. Right of actual owner 8. Duty of Commissioner 9. Proof of transfer of ownership 9A. Motor vehicles or trailers already registered in Rodrigues 9B. Registration of unregistered vehicles 10. — 11. — 12. Weight and dimension of vehicles 13. Examination of vehicles 14. Test certificate 15. Using vehicle without test certificate 16. Application of Part VIII 17. Owner to notify destruction of vehicles 18. Exemption from registration 19. Registration marks 20. Offences relating to registration marks PART III – VEHICLE LICENSING 21. Using vehicle without licence 22. Application for licence 22A. Jurisdiction of Court 23. Issue of licences 24. Conditions for issue of licence 25. Application for new licence 25A. Suspension of licence 26. Suspension or refusal of licence 27. Duplicate licence 28. Provisions as to licences 29. Tax 29A. Payment by cheque 30. Licence to be carried on vehicle 31. False licence or token 32. Motor vehicle dealer’s licence 33. Use of motor vehicle dealer’s licence 34. Motor vehicle dealer’s identification plates 35. Duration of motor vehicle dealer’s licence 36. Fee for motor vehicle dealer’s identification numbers 37. Cancellation of motor vehicle dealer’s licence 38. — 39. Exemptions PART IV – DRIVING LICENCES 40. Driving without licence 41. Issue of driving licence 42. Licence to drive heavy motor vehicle 43. Age of driver 44. Test of competence to drive 45. Fitness of applicant 46. Production of driving licence 47. Delivery of licence to licensing officer 48. Paid drivers 49. Driving test fees 50. Revocation of driving licence 51. Appeal 52. Powers of Court 53. Disqualification 54. Endorsement PART V – COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY INSURANCE 55. Using uninsured vehicle 56. Defence 57. Policy of insurance 57A. Insurance vignette 58. Security 59. Void conditions of policy or security 60. Avoidance of restrictions 60A. Liability of non-resident drivers 61. Liability of insurers 62. Rights of third parties 63. Duty to give information to third parties 64. Settlement 65. Claims by third parties not affected 66. Additional rights of third parties 67. Cancellation of policy 68. Production of certificate of insurance 68A. Motor vehicle damaged in road accidents 68B. Agreement between parties 68C. Drivers unable to agree 68D. Liability of insurers 68E. Settlement of dispute 68F. Motor Vehicle Insurance Arbitration Committee 68G. Conflict of interest 68H. Proceedings of Committee 68I. — 68J. Removal of obstruction 69. Deposits under Part V 70. Making false statement 71. Regulations 72. Application of Part V to securities PART VI – PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES AND CARRIERS 73. National Transport Authority 74. Meetings of Authority 75. Public service vehicles 76. Public service vehicle licence 77. Road service licence 77A. NTC licences 77B. Request from NTC for variation, suspension or revocation oflicences 77C. Variation of licence on Minister’s direction 78. Extension of validity of licence 79. Particulars of public service vehicle 80. Taxi or contract car licence 81. Contract car 81A. Disclosure of particulars 82. Touting 83. Licensing of goods vehicle 84. Carrier’s licence 85. Applic

FAQs

What does the Act cover regarding vehicle registration and ownership changes?

It establishes rules for registering motor vehicles and trailers, handling changes of ownership, and specifying duties and proof requirements connected to ownership transfers.

How are driving licences issued, suspended, and appealed?

The Act sets procedures for applying for and issuing licences, conditions governing licence issue, suspension or refusal, revocation, and an appeal mechanism through relevant court powers.

What offences and safety procedures are included under the road-safety provisions?

It addresses dangerous or careless driving offences, including causing death, driving under the influence, and driving with alcohol above prescribed limits, and it provides for breath tests and specimen procedures for analysis.

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