WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao government and the Curaçao and Bonaire Insurance Association (CBIA) are in discussions regarding the approach to uninsured driving. Plans were discussed earlier this month to reduce the number of uninsured vehicles, but crucial details are still lacking.
CBIA has highlighted issues insurers face with uninsured parties involved in accidents. One proposed solution is the development of a database to synchronize information between inspection stations and the Tax Receiver. This would streamline the process, but there is a clear lack of detail on how this will be legally supported, especially in terms of license plate liability.
There are plans to capture violations through cameras, but the government has not outlined concrete measures for the legal implementation of license plate liability, which is essential for allowing police to issue fines from behind cameras. This lack of detail undermines the potential effectiveness of the proposed system and raises questions about its feasibility.
Prime Minister Pisas emphasized the government's commitment to this issue, but without a clear legal framework, these promises seem superficial. The plans for traffic controls and the new management systems set to be introduced soon sound promising, but without legal backing, the community remains uncertain about their actual implementation.
The meeting concluded positively, with a follow-up meeting scheduled to discuss progress. The government and CBIA have taken a good first step, but the absence of a discussion on license plate liability leaves a significant gap in addressing this problem. This aspect is crucial for the success of the new system and deserves substantial attention in future discussions and plans.