223 cases made out against errant drivers on Saturday

– 75 for speeding, 9 for DUI

As the Guyana Police Force (GPF) continues its clamp down on recklessness on Guyana’s roadways, some 223 cases were made out for errant drivers on Saturday. Of this number, 75 were for speeding and nine for driving under the influence (DUI).

Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh reminded road users that the ongoing countrywide traffic enforcement exercises are part of an unbiased, collaborative effort by traffic ranks and other stakeholders to clamp down on the reckless use of the roads and to make our roadways safer for all.
He noted that the daily fluctuation in traffic cases suggests that the traffic posture is having some effect.
However, there is still some way to achieve an ideal ‘zero accident report’. Motorists are urged to slow down, don’t drink and drive, utilise designated sober and capable drivers, buckle up, and arrive alive.
Public awareness has extended beyond daylight to include bars and restaurants where traffic ranks conduct public lectures and provide the bar owners with telephone numbers for urgent communication regarding the conduct of motorists.
In addition, suggestion boxes are in effect, and members of the Regional Road Safety Councils and other partners are engaged to bring about a positive shift in the mindset of motorists, all in an effort to ensure public safety on the roadways.
Broad-based engagements with public transportation providers/drivers and religious bodies, among others, are unfolding to have positive message delivery and impact. Enforcement and education awareness efforts are being made to complement each other.