By: Stephen G. Fellajuah
A traffic regulating memorandum of understanding between the Government of Liberia and the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI), is expected to sign very soon after the initial ceremony which should have taken place on Friday, January 28, 2022 was postponed to a later date..
However, information available to The Analyst has it that the MOU when signed between the two parties will make Liberia one of the newest countries to benefit from a unique Traffic Management Partnership that will improved the traffic regulatory system, build the capacity of 500 Liberia National police (LNP) staff and provide over 1, 200 jobs for Liberians.
According to the partnership documents, the LNP shall provide manpower and Technical Law Enforcement expertise and shall conduct road safety awareness , support traffic management and road safety program across the country, while the LTMI shall per the requirements of the Concession Agreement provide the Liberia National Police uniforms and capacity building, (training and manpower development, logistics vehicles and others equipment.).
It further stated that the LTMI shall support the LNP through financial resources to implement its road safety program in the country. Consistent with LTMI approved Development Plan, it shall have drivers’ testing centers in the fifteen (15) counties of Liberia. “Accordingly, LTMI shall ensure that no later than sixty ( 60) day’s Transport and Techno brand Global FZE for driver licenses ,which may be either the expiry of the contract term or the issuance of 500,00 driver Licenses ,or termination for any other reason as provide for therein the service shall be automatically integrated into the agreement”, part of the MOU said..
It added that the LTMI shall ensure the development of a web-based application that facilities the Management of traffic tickets issued by the Liberia National Police pursuant to section 12 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of Liberia including for the issuance, payment, tracking of traffic violations and the calculation and management of demerit points accumulated against an offerdener driver License pursuant to the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
“The LTMI among other things shall ensure the installation and management of a city parking system including installation of parking meters. And the parties will be open, honest, cooperative and responsible to each other, respecting each other’s functions and roles as well as assisting and supporting each other whenever possible”, the partnership document further stated.
The LTMI is a public-private partnership module working in over 50 countries around the world. LTMI is responsible for the management of traffic vehicles while enforcement of traffic regulations will be done by the Liberia National Police.
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