16,453 cases made out for speeding along new Mandela to Eccles 4-lane highway

– 36,479 persons failed to wear seatbelts

The Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force, in an effort to monitor and detect traffic offences, has recorded several traffic breaches along the new Mandela to Eccles four-lane highway.
For the month of October, a total of 16,453 drivers were found to be above the speed limit while 36,479 drivers failed to wear seatbelts when traversing the highway.
“Drivers are reminded that speeding and failing to wear seatbelts are offences according to Section 34 (1) and Section 45 E (3) of the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act 51:02 of the Laws of Guyana, respectively,” the Police stated in a release to the media.
As such, the Traffic Department said drivers are cautioned to adhere to speed limits and wear seatbelts. The speed limits vary along the new Mandela to Eccles four-lane highway – 30kmph, 50 kmph, and 80kmph.
Therefore, drivers failing to comply will be prosecuted, according to the Traffic Department. The Guyana Police Force has not confirmed if the errant drivers were taken to court.
Recently, speed cameras were positioned along the new highway connecting Mandela Avenue in Georgetown to Diamond, East Bank Demerara.
These cameras were placed to automatically photograph vehicles that are going faster than is allowed. The photographs can be used as evidence in a court of law.
Since the placement of the cameras, scores of drivers are being caught daily, breaking traffic laws.