22 drivers ticketed at Eccles for speeding

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force led a robust traffic enforcement operation at Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD), on Sunday, between 08:00h and 11:30h.
The operation resulted in 22 drivers being apprehended for speeding violations. During the operation, law enforcement officers monitored the flow of traffic, identifying and stopping vehicles that exceeded the speed limits. As such, drivers were caught violating the speed limit.
In addition to the speeding violations, one individual failed to produce a valid driver’s licence.
The operation received positive feedback from local residents and commuters, who appreciated the efforts taken to promote road safety awareness. The Guyana Police Force continues to stress the importance of these exercises in preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of all road users.
The “Respect the Road” initiative was launched in July of this year in a desperate move to reduce accidents following a rise in fatalities and reckless use of the roadways.
In the first half of 2023, over 2000 persons were charged with ticketing offences.
Acting Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken has noted that despite harsher penalties being imposed on defaulters, violation of traffic laws remains high. According to him, factors contributing to the alarming statistics include speeding, driving under the influence, poor driver behaviour, distracted driving, and inadequate infrastructure. (G9)