Miscellaneous vehicles include vehicles with any hydraulic operating parts or hydraulic lifts.  An M plate is issued to miscellaneous vehicles.  Before an M plate can be on the road the owner of the vehicle must obtain a letter from the Ministry of Works & Urban Development that reads “Permit to operate Special Vehicles on Public Roads”.  This letter must accompany the other documents when registering a miscellaneous vehicle with the Department of Road Traffic.
A list with examples of miscellaneous vehicles is shown below:

• Tractor head and trailer (oversized).
• Tow Trucks (wreckers).
• Dump Trucks.
• Pumping Trucks (gas, sewage, water, etc.).
• Forklift.
• Crane.
• Backhoe.
• Vehicles transporting jet skies.
  

Note: If a vehicle is more than 30 feet long, 8 feet wide and 12 feet high, it is considered oversized.

The applicant must be a citizen/permanent resident of The Bahamas.  

1. Obtain an application form "A Permit To Operate A Special Vehicle Or Trailer" from the central services division, Ministry of Works & Urban Development.
2. Complete and submit the application form along with all supporting documents listed below to the Ministry of Works & Urban Development or local administrator.
3. The Clerk will verify all relevant information and issue the Letter.  

Application for A Permit To Operate A Special Vehicle Or Trailer.

• Proof of purchase of vehicle.
• A copy of Insurance.

There are no fees associated with this service.

Central Services Department at the address below:

Ministry of Works & Urban Development
Central Services
1st  Floor
John F Kennedy Drive
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 323-7240 Ext.4050
Fax. (242) 302-9770
Office Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Applicants in Freeport may contact the Grand Bahama Port Authority at the address below:

Grand Bahama Port Authority
Pioneers Way & East Mail
PO Box F-42666
Freeport
Grand Bahama
The Bahamas
Website: www.gbpa.com
Tel. (242) 350-9000