Traffic Department

The Traffic Department main function is to enforce the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Laws of Belize. The Department remains diligent of all traffic activities that occur on Ambergris Caye, and is determined to manage these activities to promote and secure the well-being of all citizens and visitors.

The Traffic Department works very closely with the Police Department, Transport Board and the Ministry of Transport to continuously enforce, review and assess all its duties and responsibilities given under the law. 

The Department is also responsible for a wide range of traffic related functions, namely:

 

  • Issuing and renewing driver’s license and vehicle license for all individuals and vehicles registered in San Pedro Town.
  • Inspection of all modes of transportation that require a license under the law to traffic on any street.
  • Monitoring and supervision of all parades, funerals and similar activities which impede the normal flow of Traffic.
  • Regulation of Parking and all activities related to parking within the Town.
  • The placement of traffic signs around the Town.

 

Location: Downstairs of the San Pedro Town Council

The Traffic Department is accountable to Mayor Wally Nunez.

Contact

Traffic Departments (General Inquiries) – traffic@sanpedrotowncouncil.org

Traffic Inspector – trafficinspector@sanpedrotowncouncil.org

Forms

DRIVER LICENSE/ LEARNER’S PERMIT MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
LETTER OF SOLEMN DECLARATION
POLICE REPORT FORM

Traffic Department - Online Services

Request for use of Front Street

1. Submit Request Form

2. You will be contacted for approval.

Request for use of Front Street

Application for Driver's License Renewal

1. Submit Renewal Application Form

2. Pay Fee. 

3. You will be contacted for pick-up. 

Note: You will be required to bring in your old driver license upon pick-up. 

Payment Method: 

– Make a Bank Deposit to Belize Bank: 126714010120002 – San Pedro Town Council

– Include in the Reference: Confirmation ID#, Your Full Name – Driver License

– Send a copy of the Payment to whatsapp: +501 673-2190 or email: driverlicense@sanpedrotowncouncil.org along with: Confirmation ID#, Your Full Name – Driver License

Application Form for Driver's License Renewal

Application for Learner's Permit

1. Submit Application Form – with Required Documents. 

2. Pay Application Fee $40.00

3. You will be notified about your application.

4. Medical Certificate Form: CLICK HERE

Payment Method: 

– Application Fee: $40

– Make a Bank Deposit to Belize Bank: 126714010120002 – San Pedro Town Council

– Include in the Reference: Reference ID#, Your Full Name – Learner’s Permit

– Send a copy of the Payment to whatsapp: +501 673-2190 or email: traffic2@sanpedrotowncouncil.org along with: Confirmation ID#, Your Full Name – Learner’s Permit

Application Form for Learner's Permit

Application for the importation of a Vehicle on to Ambergris Caye

Document checklist: 

Note: If any of the required documents are missing, your application may be refused. 

  • Submit completed “Application for the Importation of a Vehicle.”
  • Copy of a valid Belize Driver’s License and Social Security or Passport.
  • Certificate of Title or Customs Declaration – Duty on Importation paid. 
  • Documentary proof of ownership of land property. 
  • Permanent residence (Copy of Passport and QRP ID CARD or Residency)
  • Proof of Availability of Property Parking (picture) and Picture of Vehicle being purchased.
  • Provide a cover letter stating circumstances and details (reasoning for wanting vehicle in name). 
  • Landlord letter. 
  • Business Owner Application Only:
    • Copy of Registration of Business Name or 
    • Copy of Corporation Documents (Memorandum and Articles of Association) and 
    • Copy of Trade License Certificate
  • Taxi Applications Only: Letter from Association or Federation if they are a member
  • Application Fee is $50.00. 
  • Administration Fee is $50.00. 

Note:  Businesses: Must have a Zero balance on Trade License/ Liquor License

* Zero balance on property tax will be asked for before being issued the permit letter. 

* Applications Must be submitted to the Traffic Department Office

Application for the Replacement of a Vehicle on Ambergris Caye

Document checklist: 

Note: If any of the required documents are missing, your application may be refused. 

  • Submit completed “Application for the Importation of a vehicle.”
  • Copy of a valid Belize Driver’s License and Social Security or Passport.
  • Certificate of Title or Customs Declaration – Duty on Importation paid for New and Copy of Old Certificate. 
  • Documentary proof of ownership of land property. 
  • Permanent residence (Copy of Passport and QRP ID CARD or Residency)
  • Proof of Availability of Property Parking (picture) and picture of vehicle being purchased.
  • Provide a cover letter stating circumstances and details (reasoning for replacement). 
  • Landlord letter. 
  • Business Owner Application Only:
    • Copy of Registration of Business Name or 
    • Copy of Corporation Documents (Memorandum and Articles of Association) and 
    • Copy of Trade License Certificate
  • Taxi Applications Only: Letter from Association or Federation if they are a member

    Additionally: 
    – If disposing old vehicle, submit plates & original certificate of title to Traffic Department. 
    – If removing from the island, please attach barge receipt.
    – If vehicle is being bought in SPO, name & address of previous owner is required.
    – If selling the vehicle, name & address of new owner is required
    – Provide picture of old vehicle. 
    – Provide picture of old permit if available.

    Application Fee is $50.00. Administration Fee is $50.00. 

Note:  Businesses: Must have a Zero balance on Trade License/ Liquor License

* Zero balance on property tax will be asked for before being issued the permit letter. 

* Applications Must be submitted to the Traffic Department Office