The Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA) is reminding all passenger
transport operators to adhere to the passenger transport ordinance and decree as well
as the Regulation of Motor Vehicle Inspection and the Road Traffic Ordinance. Always
have readily available the following documents to present at the first request of a
transport controller: 1) the authentic version or authentic copy of the main permit, and if
applicable, the assistant driver’s permit; 2) a valid vehicle insurance policy displaying
the correct vehicle identification number (VIN) and license plate number attached to the
vehicle; 3) the motor vehicle inspection card; and 4) A valid Sint Maarten’s driver’s
license.
Operators who find themselves without a vehicle due to ongoing mechanical or
autobody repairs to their current vehicle can acquire a substitute vehicle for the duration
of the repairs. This process entails having the motor vehicle inspection and vehicle
insurance policy updated to reflect the VIN of the substitute vehicle. The permit holder
or assistant driver must then visit the offices of Section Transport located at Juancho
Yrausuin Boulevard #6 (across Fairway Mark it) to obtain a Substitute Vehicle Form
outlining the vehicle change information and the duration of the change. This process
serves the purpose of legitimizing the changes in operation which may prevent the
operator from accessing certain facilities, such as the harbour, airport and hotels or
other service opportunities.
Operators who have any related or other questions on the above-mentioned regulations
can contact Section Transport through teatt.trans@sintmaartengov.org or via WhatsApp
at +1721 559 7685.
