By Aaron Humes: Chester Williams, CEO of the Ministry of Transport, today met with representatives from various motorcycle clubs in Belize City to discuss upcoming changes to motorcycle training and other related matters. The meeting aimed to sensitize riders about the new initiatives and gather feedback to enhance road safety.
Williams on social media expressed his appreciation for the suggestions and ideas shared by the motorcycle clubs, which will be considered to improve the safety of riders on Belize’s highways. He also announced plans to meet with a broader group of riders next Sunday to continue the conversation.
It follows the announcement by Minister Dr Louis Zabaneh of greater regulation of motorcycle use: “We have a situation where there are a very large number of motorcycles being sold into the market, and it’s obviously a chief means of transportation, and we understand that our people need to move around and transportation is an important part of life, and so they go and they buy these motorcycles but it is unregulated; so we are bringing in the whole area of those dealership of having the rights to sell vehicles legally, we are bringing in motorcycles into the act so that those persons who are then authorized to sell motorcycles will have to pay a fee, and then share information with us on how many motorcycles are being sold, and of course ensure that when the motorcycles are sold they are also sold with a certified helmet, and so that is part of the modernization that we are going through,” he explained.
Among the most notable changes is the introduction of a mandatory two-week certification course for all motorcycle license holders. This initiative is set to begin on January 1, 2026, with a two-year window for current riders to complete the course. The curriculum is designed to equip riders with essential skills, ensuring they can navigate the roads safely and responsibly.
“Within Cabinet we discussed it and the trainings will occur at ITVETs or at other certified institutions initially the proposal was for 6 weeks and any other jurisdictions go between 4 weeks and 6 weeks we know there is a cost involved of course and we have bio be cognizant of that so we are looking at a 2 week course, no more than $300 and where it will be a certified curriculum that will ensure that now riders and drivers of motorcycles will have the request skills to be able to maneuver their motorcycles [safely],” Zabaneh stated.
Minister Zabaneh also highlighted the increased fines for riders who violate traffic rules, noting common issues such as improper signaling and unsafe passenger practices. “We must ensure that motorcycle riders are fully in tune with what constitutes safe riding,” he reiterated.
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By Aaron Humes: Chester Williams, CEO of the Ministry of Transport, today met with representatives from various motorcycle clubs in Belize City to discuss upcoming changes to motorcycle training and other related matters. The meeting aimed to sensitize riders about the new initiatives and gather feedback to enhance road safety. Williams on social media expressed
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