New safety protocols set in place by the KPSM Traffic Department

Following the rapid increase in the number of infected persons due to the COVID-19 virus in Sint Maarten, the new safety protocol has been adapted by the Traffic Department in an effort to make sure we all remain Covid-19 free.

Moving forward the Traffic Department will be working by appointment only until further notice. They can be reached by e-mail: traffic@policesxm.sx and by telephone number 542 22 22, extensions 241 and 239.

Services handled by the Traffic Department include but are not limited to: the export of motor vehicles, hit and run (driving-on after a collision), inspection of vehicles at events and in traffic accidents, for interviewing witnesses and suspects as well as going to the site in the case of more serious road accidents.

Steps for the export of motor vehicles
I. Persons must send an e-mail with the following documents attached to traffic@policesxm.sx
1) Bill of Sale or proof of ownership
2) Inspection card (old/expired) of intended vehicle
3) Proof of insurance of intended vehicle (if insured)
4) Copy of identification card of the seller of the vehicle
5) Copy of identification card of the purchaser of the vehicle
6) A letter stating that said vehicle will be exported or that the vehicle will be registered in Saint Martin.

II. The applicant shall receive a reply from the Traffic Department within 3 working days by email, with a scheduled appointment for the control of the motor vehicle.

III. This appointment schedule always takes place on Wednesday mornings at the Simpson Bay Police Station, excluding Public holidays.

IV. On the day of the appointment, you will report to Simpson Bay Police Station, with the motor vehicle to be exported, for the inspection and the following documents:
1) A letter stating that the vehicle will be exported or that the vehicle will be registered in Saint Martin.
2) Two stamps worth NAF 5,-

V. Once everything is checked and found to be in good order, you will be given the stamped documents on the same day as the inspection.

VI. Final step! Please ensure all steps are completed prior to submitting your documents. If any of the above mentioned steps are incomplete KSPM will not be able to handle your request.

Please note when coming to your scheduled appointment it is mandatory to have on a mask.