TollAuthorityOfJamaica – Toll Authority of Jamaica

Discontinuationof Toll Relief

TollAuthorityOfJamaica — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:27:17 +0000

TAJ Appeals to Motorists to Observe Safety Requirements on Toll Roads

TollAuthorityOfJamaica — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 22:16:49 +0000

The Toll Authority of Jamaica (TAJ) is appealing to motorists to observe the safety requirements and take all necessary precautions when using the country’s toll roads.

In an interview with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer of the TAJ, Joan Fletcher, is imploring users of the high-speed roadways to ensure that their vehicles are in good mechanical condition and to check that their tyres are properly inflated.

“We found that motorists, from time to time, had blowouts on the toll road because their tyres were defective. It is very important that motorists ensure that their tyres are in good order, because these are high-speed roads and persons are putting themselves in danger if their tyres are not properly inflated or if the tread is worn,” she warned.

Mrs. Fletcher said that excessively worn or under-inflated tyres can result in overheating, sidewall cracking, or a blowout, which can lead to a collision.

She is also reminding users of the roads that they are high speed motorways and that internationally, persons are not encouraged to stop along high-speed motorways because it is extremely dangerous.

“We have had cases in Jamaica of persons who have stopped along the motorway for various reasons and have been killed, so we say to motorists, unless there is an emergency and you really have to stop, don’t. Vehicles coming along at high speeds can hit the motor vehicle or even the driver if they get out,” she explained.

She added that persons should only stop in an emergency or when instructed to do so and stop only on the hard shoulder. Mrs. Fletcher also pointed out that persons should not be let off or picked up along the roadway, as pedestrians are not allowed on the highway.

Meanwhile, toll road users are also being reminded that the escape lanes are there for emergency purposes only. “If a driver cannot stop, they should try to get to the escape lane and go up on it, but they have to use the section with the gravel, because that is the section that is made to slow down the vehicle and to allow it to come to a halt,” she said.

Meanwhile, TAJ’s Senior Toll Road Inspector, Delon Wauchope, said that persons should take note of the rumble strips which are strategically placed along the highway.

“They serve to make motorists aware that they may be approaching a steep hill and it generally slows them down. They are also designed to bring a motorist’s attention back to the road, so if a person is distracted or falling asleep it should alert them to pay keen attention to the road,” he said.

He added that it is also important for persons to be aware of the signs and in particular the speed limit signs and the crash hotspot signs, which alert motorists to be cautious.

Exit Claw for Highways 2000

TollAuthorityOfJamaica — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 01:56:48 +0000

SEVERAL persons using sections of Highway 2000 have found themselves on the wrong side of tyre deflation devices (shredders) installed last Friday.

The devices were installed as a deterrent for motorists who try to access or leave the toll road illegally.

“Quite a few persons have suffered tyre damage for having made illegal manoeuvres on them,” said Nicole Kuster, administrative and communications chief at Jamaican Infrastructure Operator (JIO) Ltd, operating company of Highway 2000 (East-West corridor).

“And based on our knowledge, there are several who suffered damage and removed the vehicles from the scene.”

Kuster was unwilling to give a number. However, she indicated that three devices were installed.

“There is one at the Free Town off-ramp heading in a westerly direction, another at the Free Town on-ramp heading in an easterly direction, and the Old Harbour on-ramp heading easterly.”

Kuster said deflation devices took “significant capital expenditure” to acquire and implement and were strategically placed along the highway’s hotspots.

“These are the areas where most transgressions are recorded,” she told Auto. “We had to find a way to enhance the safety of the motorists using the highway and do it before anyone else dies.”

In 2011, Delmar Sherriffe and his nine-year-old son, Jamie, died on the St Catherine leg of Highway 2000 when a truck driver illegally tried to exit on an access road.

Sherriffe, who was driving a Suzuki Vitara, died on the spot, while Jamie was pronounced dead at hospital. Sherriffe’s wife and son were also injured in the incident.

In March last year, the Senate gave approval for the deflation devices to be implemented and only to retract the devices when the road is being accessed by emergency service providers. It was also stipulated that it was an offence to alter, damage, destroy or remove the devices.

Kuster said as part of the stipulation, the shredders have to be inspected every six months by the Toll Authority and an independent audit done.

She also told Auto that motorists who found themselves on the other side of the ‘shredders’ could face stiffer penalties.

“It’s a violation…. therefore, they could also be prosecuted by the police for violating the Road Traffic Act,” she said.

Advisory on the Process to Adjust Toll Charges

TollAuthorityOfJamaica — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:19:25 +0000

The Toll Authority has responsibility for monitoring the Concession Agreement and regulating the toll industry in accordance with the terms of the Toll Roads Act in order to ensure compliance to the terms. In light of this, please see the requirements of the Agreement and the Act as it relates to a toll increase. All application for toll increase should therefore be considered against the background of the Act and the Concession Agreement.

The Concession Agreement of November 21st 2001 and the Toll Roads Act of 2002 generally govern the toll road and provide the guidelines for the varying of toll charges.

By virtue of the Concession Agreement the toll road Developer is generally entitled to an increase of toll in two circumstances:

Once every twelve months effective the 1st. Saturday in July each year; and

Where the increase in the Jamaica CPI of the preceding period (which shall be calculated by annualizing the increase in the Jamaican Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the most recent 6 months) exceeds twenty five percent (25%) per annum, the Developer may apply for an increase of the toll levels at any month end when the increase in the Jamaican CPI in the period since the most recent toll increase has been greater than 5%. (See Clause 22 of the Concession Agreement and Clause 5 of the 2008 Amended Tolling Policy in Schedule 15 of the Concession Agreement).

Below is a summary of the process for adjusting the toll charges:

An application for the adjustment in toll charges must be made to the Toll Regulator who is appointed under the Toll Roads Act and carries out his function by virtue of the Toll Roads Act and the Concession Agreement; currently the Toll Regulator is Mr. Ryland T. Campbell.
Where the toll levels set by the Developer are at or below the Capped Toll Level for that period and the application is in accordance with the terms of the Tolling Policy and all relevant laws, the Toll Regulator may approve them and upon such approval the Toll Levels shall be implemented.
However prior to granting permission the Toll Regulator must obtain the written approval of the Minister. It has been customary however for this approval to be sought from Cabinet due to the financial implications for failure to granting the application. The Toll Roads Act (section 23) alludes to discretion in approval while the Concession Agreement in Clause 22.3 and Schedule 15 speaks more specifically to this discretion and the consequences for exercising it. Implications for failure to approve the application and grant the toll increase are as outlined below:
Clause 22.3 of the Concession and Clause 1.3 of Schedule 15 state that where the approval is not provided on the relevant date at the levels that the Developer requested, the Developer can require the Grantor (NROCC) to pay compensation for lost revenue for the period in which the actual toll levels are below those requested. This may arise either due to delays in implementing, insistence that a lower rate is charged or where the request is completely refused.
Where the decision has been made to proceed with the increase, the Minister by notice in a daily newspaper informs the public and or interest groups of the intent and invites them to make and submit submissions concerning the proposed increase.
After due consideration is given to such submissions an Order is made for the increase to be implemented.

The toll levels for any period are set by the Developer in accordance with the Capped Toll level for that period. This Capped Toll Level is calculated based on the formulae outlined in Clause 5.2 of the Tolling Policy in Schedule 15; the formulae are linked to the exchange rate and the US and Jamaica CPI.