As the deadline for the registration of electric motorcycles draws near, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, issued a reminder to Guyanese citizens, emphasizing the importance of timely registration to avoid legal consequences.
The registration deadline for electric bikes is approaching, and failure to comply with the registration process will result in penalties under the new laws governing the use of electric bicycles on Guyana’s roadways.
New regulations for the use of electric bikes were passed in the National Assembly in May of this year and were subsequently signed into law by President Irfaan Ali.
In July, the Guyana Revenue Authority announced a three-month voluntary registration period for owners of electric bikes, allowing them to register their cycles at the Licence Revenue Office.
Due to public demand, the government extended the voluntary registration period until December 29.
Attorney General Anil Nandlall stressed the importance of complying with the registration requirements, as the law will be fully enforced after the specified deadline.
He noted that the authorities have been reasonable in granting a six-month extension for the registration process, and the cost for registration is minimal at $750.
Owners of electric motorcycles are advised to present a completed motor vehicle registration application form, a purchase receipt or an affidavit of a lost purchase receipt, and a valid identification (National ID card, Passport, or current Driver’s Licence) during the registration process.
The recent amendments ensure that electric bikes are subjected to the same regulations as traditional motorcycles, addressing concerns related to the increasing number of road fatalities and incidents involving electric bikes.
As the deadline approaches, Attorney General Nandlall urged all concerned citizens to comply with the registration process to avoid legal repercussions and keep their electric motorcycles in good standing with the law.