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UOVV Publishes Summary of Key Traffic Figures for 2024

Local | By Press release March 13, 2025

WILLEMSTAD – The Traffic and Transport Service (UOVV) has released a summary of key figures for 2024, highlighting increases in new vehicle registrations, inspection results, and issued permits. 

New Vehicle Registrations 

In 2024, a total of 9,656 new vehicles were registered. Of these, 8,312 vehicles underwent an initial inspection at the time of registration. 

Vehicle Transfers 

A total of 8,044 vehicles were transferred from one owner to another during the year. 

Vehicle Inspection Results 

The results of vehicle inspections for 2024 are as follows: 

51,336 vehicles passed on the first inspection. 

4,572 vehicles passed after re-inspection. 

957 vehicles were rejected. 

4,953 vehicles had an expired inspection certificate. 

Issued Permits 

Various types of permits were granted in 2024: 

76 permits for small buses and 6 auxiliary driver permits for buses. 

36 taxi permits and 52 co-driver permits for taxis. 

9 TW permits. 

Special Exemptions 

Additional exemptions were granted for various transportation needs: 

71 exemptions for school transportation. 

45 exemptions for public transportation services. 

157 exemptions for dark-tinted windshields. 

10 exemptions under WVVC regulations. 

These essential figures provide greater clarity on vehicle registration, inspections, and permits issued in 2024, giving insight into Curaçao’s traffic and transport trends.

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