Cayman Islands Legislation
Traffic (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2026
Government bill, sponsored by the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and
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Gazetted
Published in the Gazette
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Introduced
6 March 2026
First appeared on the order paper
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Enacted
24 March 2026
Act 7/2026
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In force
What this law does
This bill makes changes to how bicycles and motorized bicycles are defined under traffic law, and officially validates fees that the Director of Licensing collected for single registration and trade plates on motorcycles and trailers before this law was passed, even though there was no legal authority to collect those fees at the time.
- Removes the speed requirement (15+ mph) from the definition of 'pedal cycle' to include motorised bicycles regardless of how fast they can go
- Officially approves and validates all fees the Director of Licensing collected for single motorcycle and trailer registration/trade plates before this bill takes effect
- Ensures that court decisions about those fees remain in effect and are not overridden by this bill
Who it affects: Motorcycle owners, Trailer owners, People who use motorised bicycles or e-bikes, The Director of Licensing
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Official documents
Debated in Parliament
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