Motor Car Amendment Act 2022

What this bill does

This bill reduces the annual license fees (registration costs) for private cars in Bermuda by 10%. It updates the fee schedule in the Motor Car Act 1951 to reflect these lower costs, while keeping the fees the same for driving instructor vehicles.

If passed (voted YES)

• Private car owners will pay 10% less for their annual vehicle registration fees, saving between about $27 to $151 per year depending on car size
• The savings apply to all classes of private vehicles, from small cars (Class A) to large cars (Class H)
• Driving instructors will continue paying the current higher rates for their instructional vehicles

If rejected (voted NO)

• Private car registration fees remain at current levels with no reduction
• Car owners continue paying the existing higher license duties
• No cost savings for vehicle owners in Bermuda

Who it affects

This primarily benefits private car owners across Bermuda who will see reduced annual registration costs. Driving instructors with instructional vehicles will not see any fee changes.