UNC Political Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar said if elected she would lower traffic fines, calling them a " scheme for government revenue collection."
"A UNC government will reduce traffic fines across the board and implement state-sponsored driver education programs instead," she said.
Speaking at UNC Cottage Meeting in Princes Town yesterday she said the ticketing and Demerit Points System is being abused by some police and licensing officers.
"Some of these officers seem to be on a power trip, bullying and abusing citizens regularly," she said.
"There are many videos on the internet of officers harassing drivers with no basis in law. They insult and abuse drivers in front of their families. These officers must be reprimanded for their abusive behaviours towards the public."
She added that traffic fines are too high. She said the country must explore alternatives to fines and suspensions, such as training and education except in cases of dangerous driving and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
"We cannot ignore the Licensing Authority's heavy-handed tactics, which have turned our roads into battlegrounds of daily roadblocks and traffic jams," she said. "This is not about road safety. It is yet another tax drive by the Government, using the licensing authority to raise revenue."