241 traffic violation cases recorded on EBD

A robust traffic enforcement operation on Friday led to a total of 241 cases being made against motorists along the East Bank Demerara and West Coast Demerara. The initiative, spearheaded by Superintendent Daniels and Deputy Superintendent Fredericks in collaboration with teams from Traffic Headquarters, aimed to tackle a range of traffic violations.
The operation saw over 100 motor vehicles stopped, with numerous drivers facing charges for prohibited tinted glass, particularly on front windshields. More than 50 motorists were also charged for breaching conditions of prescribed fitness, including the use of unauthorized blue and other colored lights.
Other infractions included failure to wear seat belts, failure to wear safety helmets, carrying pillion riders without helmets, obscured or missing identification marks, and operating uncertified motor vehicles.
This crackdown comes just days after the Guyana Police Force announced 4,276 traffic violations across all regional divisions in a single week. Between November 24 and November 30, Traffic Chief Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh led an intensified campaign targeting critical areas of non-compliance.
Speeding topped the list of infractions with 791 cases, while failure to wear seat belts accounted for 192 violations.
Improper loading practices by lorries and failure to wear safety helmets were also major concerns, with 76 and 297 citations respectively. On Friday, a separate traffic operation in Georgetown recorded 79 violations, further demonstrating the GPF’s commitment to improving road safety through heightened enforcement measures.
President Dr. Irfaan Ali recently voiced concerns about the growing indiscipline on Guyana’s roadways, particularly among public transport drivers. He called for tougher penalties to address repeat offenders.
The Government has revised traffic laws to impose higher fines for serious violations like drunk driving and speeding. These legislative updates have strengthened the ability of law enforcement officials to enhance road safety.