LTA clears the confusion over use of stickers

The Land Transport Authority has cleared the confusion regarding the use of stickers on the rear glass of any vehicle, whether operating in a public or private capacity.

LTA CEO, Naisa Tuinaceva said stickers placed on the back of vehicles usually advertising a product, branding an organisation or used in a political campaign is a legal form of advertising.

Tuinaceva’s comments come after Fiji Taxi Association General Secretary Rishi Ram issued a statement claiming that about 100 private vehicles with political stickers are currently used as taxis in the Lautoka and Nadi area.

Tuinaceva said this is a wild allegation without any real basis.

He said stickers are allowed under the relevant code of practice governed under the Land Transport Act.

Tuinaceva added that the Code of Practice specifies that the sticker must be transparent when viewed from inside of the vehicle to allow the driver a good vision of traffic behind him aided by his side mirrors.

Tuinaceva said Rishi Ram should stop using the Fiji Taxi Association to promote his political agenda.

Fijivillage has asked Rishi Ram to provide evidence but he said that he does not have any proof.

When we questioned Rishi Ram about whether he sees this as a conflict of interest as he is a proposed candidate of the National Federation Party and is making allegations about another political party as the General Secretary of Fiji Taxi Association, Ram said he will not resign from his position.

Tuinaceva said it appears that Ram is confused as majority of the cars that have political stickers are taxis and majority of whom are members of the Fiji Taxi Association.

LTA is requesting members of the public or any organisation or concerned party to refrain from making such malicious and false allegations and attempting to malign the integrity of the organisation for the sake of political ambition.