An annual report for 2006 for the Transport Control Department is to be distributed to schools and community groups.

Premier Ewart Brown told a press conference that TCD had not produced such a document in "some time".

"However, rather than dwell on that, I'd like to take this opportunity and extend my thanks and appreciation to the management and staff at TCD some who are here today for their hard work and dedication to seeing this project through," he said.

The report reveals that TCD generated almost $27 million in revenue in 2006; that March was its busiest month in 2006, when it handled more than 14,800 transactions, and that as of last December, the Island had 47,074 licensed vehicles.

Dr. Brown said: "This document is an extension of our goal to improve the services we offer, because at TCD, it's more than just inspecting vehicles and conducting driving tests."

Every household is to receive a copy of a brochure explaining TCD's online service.

The aim is to get more people booking appointments and re-licensing vehicles at www.etcd.gov.bm to reduce queues.