The main purpose of the Bill is to amend the Road Transport Act 2001 to simplify administration and enable certain provisions for operator licensing to be introduced. The Bill also contains amendments for the Licensing and Registration of Vehicles Act 1985 to modify procedures and introduce powers to remove the need for vehicle duty discs.

The Department of Infrastructure is inviting feedback on plans to modernise key elements of the Isle of Man’s road traffic laws, including a proposal to lower the alcohol limit for drivers. The Bill will look to promote a safe environment, ensure the effective enforcement of the criminal law, and reduce the incidence of crime, provide for better regulation of vehicles and drivers and to pursue actively the outstanding payment of motoring fines and vehicle duty.

Following publication of the Inspector’s Report of the Public Inquiry into the Draft Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2015, the Department of Infrastructure announces its intention to adopt the Draft Isle of Man Strategic Plan with Modifications

The Department of Infrastructure is seeking comments on proposed legislation which will amend certain enactments in relation to local government and building control and provide for the introduction of fixed penalties in connection with certain statutory notices and byelaws.

The Department is seeking feedback on proposals aimed at promoting greater fairness in the allocation of public sector accommodation for older people in the Isle of Man.

The revised process would result in a broader initial assessment of eligibility for entry onto the waiting list, with allocation being prioritised on the basis of income and assets, as well as health and wellbeing.

The intention is to introduce a points-based system to determine an older person's priority for allocation in line with that used for the general public sector housing stock.