Monrovia- July 23, 2025: The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Justice says it has officially begun implementing the 2018 Concession Agreement with Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI), shifting all vehicle registration and driver licensing responsibilities to the private firm

In a statement issued the Ministry of Justice announced the full activation of LTMI’s mandate following a Supreme Court ruling on May 28, 2025, that cleared legal barriers that had temporarily stalled the agreement’s execution.

Under the deal, LTMI will now finance, build, operate, and eventually transfer a nationwide traffic management system. The scope includes driver testing and certification, license issuance, vehicle registration, inspection, ticketing, towing, city parking, and the establishment of motor vehicle offices across Liberia.

Beginning July 16, all new applications and renewals for driver licenses and vehicle registrations must be processed through LTMI’s main facility in Congo Town or designated sub-offices to be announced.

However, the Ministry clarified that individuals who paid fees or initiated processing with the Ministry of Transport prior to the transition date may still collect their documents from those offices, as long as the transaction dates are before July 16.

The Liberia National Police and Ministry of Transport will continue to honor valid licenses and registrations issued before the transition, but emphasized that only LTMI-issued credentials will be accepted going forward.

Officials said the move is part of the government’s commitment to modernizing traffic operations and improving road safety.

“We are confident this transition will result in improved efficiency, enhanced service delivery, and a more robust traffic management system,” the Ministry said.