Monrovia – The Ministry of Transport has clarified that it is the administrative body that has the exclusive responsibility for the daily operations and regulations of all transport-related activities across Liberia.
The Ministry’s statement follows recent statements made by the Inspector General of the Liberia National Police Gregory Coleman during a live radio talk show. The Ministry said: “We wish to clarify that all motor vehicle documentation must continue to be processed exclusively through the Ministry of Transport.
The August 25, 1987 Act that established the Ministry, specifically Section 37.3(a), clearly outlines our authority to administer, regulate, and implement transport law, insurance law, and maritime law across all modes of transport including land, rail, and air.
The Ministry of Transport is tasked with executing policies in these areas, and we urge the public to adhere to these established protocols.
The Ministry said: “It is important to note that while the 2016 Police Act, Section 22.7.2(a)(8), designates the Liberia National Police with the enforcement of vehicle and traffic laws on the road, it does not grant the Police the authority to dictate which entity the public should engage for transport-related services. The Ministry of Transport retains the sole authority over processing motor vehicle documents and regulations.”
The ministry strongly encourages all motor vehicle owners and operators including Banking Institutions to continue doing business with the Ministry of Transport. Any changes in this process will only come through a direct presidential mandate from the President of the Republic of Liberia.
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