25 arrested, 38 cases made out for traffic violations

Some 25 motorcyclists were arrested for various traffic violations during an exercise conducted along the Nabaclis Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD), on Tuesday. As a result, 38 cases were made against the errant drivers.
Police stated that during the exercise, 12 motorcycles were intercepted for various traffic violations. They were lodged at the Cove and John Police Station to be examined by the Licensing and Certifying Officer.
However, two persons were charged for unlicensed driving, two for breach of insurance, two for no identification marks in the front of the vehicle, four for obscured identification marks on the front of the vehicle, two for obscured identification marks on the rear of the vehicle, two for driving without a safety helmet, three for carrying a pillion rider without a safety helmet, three for uncertified motor vehicles, eight for no reflecting mirror, two for breach of condition of provisional licence, four for unlicensed motor vehicles and four for uninsured motor vehicles.
In addition, the Police stated that 13 tickets were issued.
The operation is part of the Division 4C’s ongoing efforts to promote road safety, enforce traffic laws, and reduce motorcycle-related offences along the East Coast corridor.