TRANSPORT & TECHNICAL SERVICES
MOTOR TRAFFIC (PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES) (FEES) (NO2) (JERSEY) ORDER 2007
INCREASE IN FEES 2008
PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
To consider the Motor Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Fees) (No2) (Jersey) Order 2007 to allow an increase in examination, licence and badge fees in line with States policy.
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BACKGROUND
On the basis of Ministerial Decision MD-T-2007-0086, it was decided to increase fees for services provided by Driver and Vehicle Standards by approximately 2.5 percent, in line with States policy.
DISCUSSION
The Law Draftsman was asked to prepare the necessary changes to the Order on the basis of a brief provided by the Department.
The draft Motor Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Fees) (No2) (Jersey) Order 2007 is attached for the Minister to make the Order. Making the Order will implement the increase in charges and will come in to force on 1st January, 2008.
RECOMMENDATION
The Minister is recommended to make the Motor Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Fees) (No2) (Jersey) Order 2007 and request the Department to take the necessary action to implement the Order.
REASON(S) FOR DECISION
To make the Motor Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Fees) (No2) (Jersey) Order 2007, to allow an increase in fees in line with States policy.
ACTION REQUIRED
Minister to sign, seal and date the Motor Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Fees) (No2) (Jersey) Order 2007.
Request the Publications Editor to publish details of the Order in the Gazette.
DVS to amend its website and introduce the revised charges.
WRITTEN BY: James B Sinclair, Deputy Inspector of Motor Traffic
APPROVED BY: Caroline Anderson, Director of Transport
ATTACHMENTS:
Checklist folder from Publications Editor, enclosing draft Motor Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Fees) (No2) (Jersey) Order 2007
FILE REFERENCE: MOTO/TR/2
DATE: 26 October 2007