Automated speed ticketing system to launch April 7

President says objective of system not to punish drivers but prevent unnecessary loss of life

In an effort to improve road safety and reduce the alarming number of fatalities caused by speeding, the Government of Guyana will introduce an automated speed ticketing system on Monday, April 7, 2025.
The initiative, part of the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) Project, has been developed in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the National Data Management Authority (NDMA).

The new system will employ advanced speed cameras and radar speed signs, all connected to a cloud-based infrastructure, to monitor and enforce speed limits across the country.
Once a vehicle exceeds the designated speed limit, the system will automatically detect the violation, generate a ticket, and issue it to the driver. The cameras and radar systems have been calibrated and approved by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), to ensure accurate and fair enforcement.
President Dr Irfaan Ali, in a statement on the initiative, stressed that the objective of the system is not to punish drivers but to prevent unnecessary loss of life. He emphasised that excessive speeding remains a leading cause of road deaths in Guyana, and that the Government is committed to leveraging technology to curb reckless driving.
Once a ticket is generated, it will be sent directly to the driver through SMS or email, provided their contact details are registered with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). Those without registered contact information will have a physical ticket delivered to their address. Authorities have made it clear that every violation must either be paid on time or contested in court, and failure to do so will require the offender to appear before a Magistrate, where additional penalties may be imposed.
To ensure ease of payment, the Government has partnered with Mobile Money Guyana (MMG), allowing fines to be settled through MMG agents nationwide or via the MMG app. GRA is also preparing to launch a new mobile application called “Padna”, which will provide an additional platform for payments.
Apart from the speeding ticket system, a nationwide public awareness campaign will be launched to educate drivers on the importance of adhering to speed limits and the consequences of reckless driving. The Government is also working on expanding road infrastructure to accommodate the increasing number of vehicles on the road while ensuring safer travel conditions.
With the system set to take effect in just a few days, authorities are urging all motorists to be mindful of speed limits and drive responsibly.