Forming part of its ongoing efforts to reduce traffic-related fatalities, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced a series of duty-free incentives aimed at encouraging safe driving practices. These measures, introduced under the Sustainable Road Safety Project, will make essential safety equipment more affordable and accessible to the public.

Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew, speaking in Parliament on Thursday, said “we must take a proactive approach to road safety. These duty-free incentives will make it easier for citizens to adopt safe driving habits and, ultimately, save lives.”

The Government has approved duty-free concessions on two key safety items that will contribute to better road safety enforcement and the protection of young passengers:

Dash Cams Now Duty-Free: To encourage road users to monitor and report reckless driving, dash cameras will now be duty-free for importation.

Child Car Seats Now Duty-Free: To ensure the safety of infants and young children, the Government has made child car seats duty-free. To reinforce the importance of child passenger safety, failure to use a child car seat will now result in a fine of up to $500.

The Federation, according to the traffic department, recorded almost 1800 road traffic accidents and 13 road fatalities in 2024.