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Tagged Vehicles Not Free for the Taking!
Officials feel the tagging system for removal of derelict vehicles is working very well. To date, there are approximately 1,300 vehicles that are awaiting final processing, being rid of batteries, oil, and fuel. There remain approximately 500 vehicles in the public that have been identified for removal and will be dealt with in the coming weeks... that is, if the midnight marauders don't get to them first. "We have identified that there is a serious problem in relation to people thinking tagged vehicles are free for the taking," says Vehicle Licensing Director David Dixon. "In reality, they are stealing these vehicles and can be prosecuted for such. We know of vehicles which had been tagged for removal by the true owner or their insurance company that have turned up on other properties. It doesn't matter whether unauthorized persons are using these cars for parts or intend to get them re-licensed. The department will not be obliging them and it is illegal to drive an unlicensed and uninsured vehicle in Cayman." It is also important to note that taking parts from tagged vehicles is also considered theft. Vehicle owners who have not requested that their vehicle be tagged or removed, yet find their vehicle missing, should immediately contact Vehicle Licensing at 925-1683 or 925-1684, not MC Restoration, advises Mr. Dixon. To contact the department via email, customers can use David.Dixon@gov.ky. Vehicle owners who wish to properly dispose of their vehicles should contact the department to make arrangements. Operating Hours for Vehicle Licensing & TransportThe regular operating hours for the Department of Vehicle Licensing and Transport are as follows: Elgin AvenueMonday through Friday- 8:00am - 4:30pm Walkers RoadMonday through Friday- 8:30am - 4:30pm West Bay
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