Who we are

Since its inception in 2011, the Traffic Warden Division (TWD), under the leadership of the Chief Traffic Warden, has played a critical role in managing traffic and defusing potentially volatile situations on Trinidad’s roads. In recognition of this, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MTCA) has established a special arrangement allowing TWD officers to support major road and infrastructure projects by safely directing traffic around work zones. Looking ahead, the Division aims to become the nation’s leading authority in road traffic management, with a mandate that extends beyond control to include promoting road safety, encouraging courteous driving, and ensuring adherence to traffic laws.

Road Safety Lecture

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation’s Traffic Warden Division Road Safety Education and Career Guidance Unit coordinates the promotion and development of road safety education and career guidance. This Unit was officially launched in July 2011 to promote safe driving through the reinforcement of traffic laws and road safety education to the public.
 
Officers promote advanced road safety education through presentations, literature and integrated programs to positively influence road users. Thus far, the unit has visited approximately 35 schools throughout Trinidad and conducted several career fairs and exhibitions in its quest to advocate for road safety best practices and career guidance.
 
The Unit is committed to developing quality road safety education, resources and new technologies to support safety education to schools, communities and all other stakeholders. Its officers believe that it is the public’s right to be adequately informed, consulted with and empowered on road safety and that individuals should be provided with the necessary knowledge to make our roads as safe as possible. The Road Safety Education and Career Guidance Unit advocates for Road Safety Education throughout Trinidad and Tobago.
To request a Road Safety Lecture, interested schools or organisations can contact the Traffic Warden Division:
 

Chief Traffic Warden

Traffic Warden Division

Lot #2A Chootoo Road, El Socorro South

E-mail:nsankar@mowt.gov.tt| Telephone: 612-0261 ext 14000-14015

Mr. Sankar - Chief Traffic Warden

Our Role

The Traffic Warden Division is responsible for executing the following:

• To regulate traffic in designated locations

• To ensure compliance and enforcement of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act [issue of fixed penalty notices - traffic tickets]

• To promote road safety among all road users.

• To conduct road traffic exercises

• To collaborate with other entities such as the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), the Licensing Authority, Arrive Alive, and iRoadSafe

Traffic Coordination

The Traffic Warden Division is responsible for assisting the Police with the control and regulation of road traffic and the enforcement of all related the laws.
 
The Traffic Warden Division strives to become the premier agency charged with the management, control and regulation of road traffic in Trinidad and Tobago. This Division controls and regulates road traffic, promote road safety, road courtesy and enforcement of traffic laws.
To request the services of the Traffic Warden Division, official correspondence must be submitted to:
 
 
Chief Traffic Warden
Traffic Warden Division
Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation
Lot #2A Chootoo Road, El Socorro South
E-mail: nsankar@mowt.gov.tt| Telephone: 612-0261 ext 14000-14015

Recruitment Process

 

Officers are the most valuable asset of the Traffic Warden Division and we are continually seeking qualified candidates to help us grow and fulfil our objective to bring about safer roads in Trinidad and Tobago.

 Do you have what it takes?
Requirements: (Traffic Warden I)

  • Must be a national of Trinidad and Tobago
  •  Must be 18 years or older
  •  Possess 3 GCE or CXC O’Level passes; including English
  •  Possess a valid Trinidad and Tobago Drivers Permit
The Organization of Law Enforcement Policy (OLEP) of the Ministry of National Security is charged with the responsibility of recruiting, selecting and training Traffic Wardens.
 
The Recruitment Process:
  •  Vacancies are advertised in the Daily Newspapers
  • Shortlisting of applicants
  •  Written Entrance Assessment is conducted (optional)
  •  Interviews
  •  Background Check
  •  Medical Examination
  •  Induction Training Programme
OLEP determines whether applicants meet the established criteria to satisfy the position applied for. Upon completion of the recruitment and selection process, OLEP releases recruits to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation to be considered for employment.

 

Customer Care Centre

Administrative Office
Chief Traffic Warden
Neville Sankar: nsankar@mowt.gov.tt
Chief Traffic Warden Administrative Clerk: ctwadmin@mowt.gov.tt

Hours of Operation
Administrative Office:            Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Traffic Warden Operations:    Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

Office of the Chief Traffic Warden & Administrative Office
Lot #2A Chootoo Road, El Socorro South
Trinidad W.I 
Phone: 612-0261 ext 14000-14015

Human Resource Analyst
Ms. Khalilah Abdal-Adil: kabdal-adil@mowt.gov.tt
Human Resource Administrative Clerk: hradmin@mowt.gov.tt

 

Port of Spain and San Juan Traffic Warden Bases:

Eastern Main Road Laventille
Telephone: 1 (868) 612-0261 ext 14014
Email: postwd@mowt.gov.tt

Diego Martin/St James Traffic Warden Base:

St James Police Station Western Main Road, St James
Email: STJamestwd@mowt.gov.tt


Arima and Tunapuna Traffic Warden Bases:

Licensing Compound, O’Meara Road, Arima
Telephone: 1 (868) 664-3686
Arima TW Base email: attwd@mowt.gov.tt
Tunapuna TW Base email: tunapunatwd@mowt.gov.tt

Piarco International Airport Traffic Warden Base:

Piarco International Airport

Sangre Grande Traffic Warden Base:

Licensing Compound, Guaico Main Road
Email: sgrandetwd@mowt.gov.tt


Penal Traffic Warden Base:

#1343 S.S. Erin Road, Penal
Telephone: 1 (868) 647-5184
Email: penaltwd@mowt.gov.tt

Princes Town Traffic Warden Base:

Ministry Works and Infrastructure Complex, Matilda Junction
Telephone: 1 (868) 655-5651
Email: ptowntwd@mowt.gov.tt

Point Fortin Traffic Warden Base:

#90 Main Road, Point Fortin
Telephone: 1 (868) 648-6132
Email: pointtwd@mowt.gov.tt


Chaguanas Traffic Warden Base:

Cor. Railway & Chaguanas Main Roads, Chaguanas
Telephone: 1 (868) 671-2706
Email: chagtwd@mowt.gov.tt

San Fernando & Gasparillo Traffic Warden Bases:

NIDCO Compound, Golconda Road, San Fernando
Telephone 1 (868) 612-0262
San Fernando TW Base email: sandotwd@mowt.gov.tt
Gasparillo TW Base email: gasptwd@mowt.gov.tt

North West Region

Port of Spain & San Juan Traffic Warden Bases:
Eastern Main Road Laventille
Telephone: 1 (868) 612-0261 ext 14014
Email: postwd@mowt.gov.tt

Diego Martin/St James Traffic Warden Base:
St James Police Station Western Main Road, St James
Email: STJamestwd@mowt.gov.tt

 

North East Region

Arima & Tunapuna Traffic Warden Bases:
Licensing Compound, O’Meara Road, Arima
Telephone: 1 (868) 664-3686
Arima TW Base email: attwd@mowt.gov.tt
Tunapuna TW Base email: tunapunatwd@mowt.gov.tt

Piarco International Airport Traffic Warden Base:
Piarco International Airport 

Sangre Grande Traffic Warden Base:
Licensing Compound, Guaico Main Road
Email: sgrandetwd@mowt.gov.tt

South West Region

Penal Traffic Warden Base:
#1343 S.S. Erin Road, Penal
Telephone: 1 (868) 647-5184
Email: penaltwd@mowt.gov.tt

Princes Town Traffic Warden Base:
Ministry Works & Infrastructure Complex, Matilda Junction
Telephone: 1 (868) 655-5651
Email: ptowntwd@mowt.gov.tt

Point Fortin Traffic Warden Base:
#90 Main Road, Point Fortin
Telephone: 1 (868) 648-6132
Email: pointtwd@mowt.gov.tt
 

South Central Region

Chaguanas Traffic Warden Base:
Cor. Railway & Chaguanas Main Roads, Chaguanas
Telephone: 1 (868) 671-2706
Email: chagtwd@mowt.gov.tt

San Fernando & Gasparillo Traffic Warden Bases:
NIDCO Compound, Golconda Road, San Fernando
Telephone 1 (868) 612-0262
San Fernando TW Base email: sandotwd@mowt.gov.tt
Gasparillo TW Base email: gasptwd@mowt.gov.tt