Tackling: Front and back plates, legal tint, and valid stickers are all required

GREAT BAY--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has clarified a number of legal requirements for motorists and vehicle owners, while making clear that traffic compliance, including enforcement against illegal window tint, remains an active focus for the Ministry of Justice.

Speaking during Wednesday’s Council of Ministers press briefing, Tackling outlined several of the core requirements that drivers are expected to meet under the law. She confirmed that vehicles are required to carry both a front and back license plate, and said the required vehicle sticker must also be visible.

The Minister also addressed window tint, saying tint is limited unless a driver has a valid dispensation. She said dark tint remains an enforcement concern because officers are often unable to clearly see inside vehicles, creating practical and safety issues during interactions on the road.

Tackling said the Ministry will continue enforcing tint rules, even though it remains a repeated issue. She noted that some motorists remove illegal tint when addressed by authorities, only to install it again later. Despite that pattern, she said enforcement will continue.

She also stressed that compliance should begin within Government itself. Tackling suggested that some Justice Ministry workers may also have to remove illegal tint from their own vehicles, saying the Ministry must lead by example.

In addition to plate and tint requirements, Tackling confirmed that drivers must also display the required inspection sticker and road tax sticker and must carry valid insurance.

She further noted that motorcycle riders are also subject to specific legal requirements, including the use of helmets, possession of a valid license, and license plates on their vehicles.

Recognizing that some members of the public may not be fully aware of all of the rules, the Minister said she would ensure that the Ministry puts out a public information update, either as a press release or a visual checklist, clearly setting out what vehicle owners are required to have.

Her remarks point to a continued effort by the Ministry of Justice to pair enforcement with clearer public guidance, while reminding motorists that compliance with basic vehicle requirements remains an important part of road safety and lawful use of the public roads.

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