3 minibus drivers fined $190,000 for dangerous driving

Three minibus drivers have been charged and fined a total of $190,000 after being found guilty of dangerous driving offences detected through the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), following intensified road safety enforcement efforts by the Government of Guyana. In a release on Thursday, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said the enforcement exercise is being carried out jointly with the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) and SRIS as part of ongoing measures to improve road safety and curb dangerous driving practices.

According to the Police, SRIS-generated video footage, captured since the introduction of illegal third-lane monitoring last week, led to the prosecution of three minibus drivers who appeared before the courts and pleaded guilty.
Steffon Welch of Lot 125 Eastville, Annandale Housing Scheme, the driver of minibus BAG 6768, was fined $120,000 for three counts of dangerous driving. Trenton Europe of Lot 69, Block 20, Enmore Haslington, East Coast Demerara, who drove minibus BAE 2338, was fined $40,000 for one count of dangerous driving. Both matters were heard at the Sparendamm Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Clive Nurse.

In a separate matter, Lakeram Omrow of Lot 296 Long Pond, Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara, the driver of minibus BAJ 2598, appeared before Magistrate Ms Shivanie Lalaram at Georgetown Magistrate’s Court No. Seven. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and was fined $30,000.
The Police further disclosed that cases involving nine other minibus drivers flagged by SRIS were called before the courts; however, the drivers failed to appear. As a result, summonses were issued for their appearance on February 13, 2026. Those summoned are Stanley Mohamed (BAJ 7121), Noel Bowen (BZZ 1640), Avery Corbin (BAK 6541), Nyal Eustace Thom (BAD 6067), Phillip Premnauth Mohabir (BAJ 5423), Neil Dos Santos (BAD 5794), Martin Hunte (BAE 5920), Daniel Van Collins (BAE 7708), and Shane Walker (BMM 2609).
Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh said the use of technology has significantly strengthened enforcement efforts. “The era of dangerous driving going unnoticed is over. With SRIS, offences are detected, recorded, and taken before the courts. Drivers who choose to break the law should expect consequences,” he stated.
The GPF also indicated that additional matters identified through SRIS are being prepared for filing and will be brought before the courts on an ongoing basis. Additional resources are being deployed to ensure offenders, including those with outstanding tickets, are brought before the courts in the shortest possible time.
The upgraded SRIS platform uses advanced video-analytics technology to identify vehicles attempting to use turning lanes or inner lanes as shortcuts to bypass traffic. Each violation is documented using high-definition video, capturing the vehicle’s speed, lane position and licence plate number. This evidence is then used by the GPF to support dangerous-driving charges. For years, motorists have complained about drivers forming an unauthorised “third lane”, particularly during peak hours. Behaviour that often leads to collisions, sudden swerving, and traffic congestion. Authorities say the new detection feature directly addresses these concerns by providing verifiable and consistent evidence for enforcement. SRIS currently monitors traffic across more than 100 lanes nationwide, with further expansion already planned. By automating detection, the GPF is now able to enforce lane discipline without deploying officers at every intersection.