DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

(1) The Department of Transport is to assist the Assembly formulate and
implement policies on transport services within the framework of national policies.
(2) The Department shall
(a) advise the Assembly on matters relating to transport services in the
District;
(b) prohibit or restrict the driving of general or any specified vehicles on
specified roads or specified direction;

(c) regulate the use and conduct of public vehicles, including the routes and
parking places in accordance with the Driver and other detail Vehicle
Licensing Authority Act (Act 569);
(d) provide for the identification of licensed vehicles;
(e) license taxis, bicycles and motor bikes and prescribe fees to be paid;
(f) establish, acquire and maintain transport services by land or water
including ferries;
(g) maintain records of classified contractors and consultants in the
transport services industry within the District;
(h) prepare composite progress and annual reports on transport works in
the District;
(i) assist in the review of road designs by consultants for designated roads;
and
(j) establish, maintain and control parks for motor and other vehicles.