Miscellaneous vehicles include vehicles with any hydraulic operating parts or hydraulic lifts.  An M plate is issued to miscellaneous vehicles.  Before an M plate can be on the road the owner of the vehicle must obtain a letter from the Ministry of Works & Urban Development that reads “Permit to operate Special Vehicles on Public Roads”.  This letter must accompany the other documents when registering a miscellaneous vehicle with the Department of Road Traffic.

A list with examples of miscellaneous vehicles is shown below:

• Tractor head and trailer (oversized).
• Tow Trucks (wreckers).
• Dump Trucks.
• Pumping Trucks (gas, sewage, water, etc.).
• Forklift.
• Crane.
• Backhoe.
• Vehicles transporting jet skies.

Note: If a vehicle is more than 30 feet long, 8 feet wide and 12 feet high, it is considered oversized.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a citizen/permanent resident of The Bahamas.  

Process

1. Obtain an application form "A Permit To Operate A Special Vehicle Or Trailer" from the central services division, Ministry of Works & Urban Development.
2. Complete and submit the application form along with all supporting documents listed below to the Ministry of Works & Urban Development or local administrator.
3. The Clerk will verify all relevant information and issue the Letter.  

Application Form(s) 

Application for A Permit To Operate A Special Vehicle Or Trailer.

Supporting Documents

• Proof of purchase of vehicle.
• A copy of Insurance.

Turn-around time

A request is processed within the same day, once all the required documents are presented.

Deadline

There are no deadlines for this service.

Related Fee(s)

There are no fees associated with this service.

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