The Ministry of Justice has issued a stern warning to motorists across Saint Lucia: settle your unpaid traffic ticket fines now or face the consequences.
Records from the First and Second District Courts reveal a mounting number of traffic violations that have gone unpaid for extended periods. Court officials have begun taking decisive steps to recover these outstanding fines and will be publishing lists of individuals with long-standing unpaid tickets in local print media. The move aims to sensitize the public and encourage compliance before more severe enforcement actions are taken.
Public Urged to Act Promptly
Motorists with unresolved traffic tickets are advised to settle their fines immediately at either the First District Court Office in Castries or the Second District Court Office in Vieux-Fort. Failure to comply could result in a Warrant of Arrest being issued against the violators.
In a statement from the District Court Administration, the public was reminded that Notices of Conviction for many of these violations had already been posted previously. The publication of these names is intended as a final call to action before further legal steps are taken.
Court Office Locations & Visiting Hours:
First District Court – Castries
Ground Floor, Family Court Administration Building, Peynier Street
(758) 468-3310 / 468-3311 / 468-3312
Open: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Second District Court – Vieux-Fort
First Floor, Chitolie Building, Beanfield
(758) 454-6225
Open: Wednesdays to Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
To assist the public, the District Court will continue publishing batched lists of outstanding tickets in the coming weeks. The first installment, which includes hundreds of cases dating back as far as February 2022, is now available.
Citizens are encouraged to check if their vehicle registration numbers appear on the list and settle any outstanding matters before enforcement intensifies.
For more information or to make a payment, contact the nearest District Court Office.
