The functions, duties and powers of the Department shall be as follows:
(a) To determine policies as required on operation of the transport service upon conducting, or causing to be conducted, study and research works on financial and technical aspects thereof, for operation of the
transport service in an organized and effective manner;
(b) To give necessary direction to the persons, firms, companies or organizations related with the transport service for the systematic management and development of transport;
(c) To prescribe the priority of the carriage of goods as per necessity, and give necessary direction to the persons, firms, companies or organizations related with the transport service for the carriage of goods in accordance with that priority;
(d) To determine routes, as per necessity, for the operation of the transport service, having regard to the pressure of passengers and determine the fares of public motor vehicles plying on the routes;
(e) To make arrangements for installing traffic signals at public places in accordance with international practices;
(f) To determine speed and weight of a motor vehicle and the number of passengers to be seated in a motor vehicle;
(g) To prepare and determine necessary criteria of tests to be conducted on mechanical condition and status of motor vehicles;
(h) To prescribe subjects and methods of examination to be given to drivers; and (i) To perform such other functions as may be necessary for the consolidation of the transport service.