Courts impose heavy fines, licence suspensions as dangerous driving cases reach judiciary

Courts have begun imposing stiff fines and licence suspensions on motorists charged with dangerous driving, as traffic enforcement cases linked to the Ogle Highway continue to reach the judiciary. During the televised programme, Road Safety and You, police officials disclosed that offenders convicted of dangerous driving have been fined $150,000 and $125,000, with additional penalties including licence suspensions ranging from two to five months. The sanctions form part of a wider enforcement drive targeting speeding, reckless driving and damage to public infrastructure, particularly along the Ogle Highway, which police have identified as a major speeding hotspot. Police confirmed that several matters before the courts stemmed from incidents in which motorists collided with Guyana Power and Light (GPL) poles, resulting in service disruptions and damage to Government property.
Drivers involved in such incidents have been charged, and matters were forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice and prosecution. Authorities noted that the enforcement push has been supported by increased police presence, the installation of speed cameras and the establishment of a police outpost along the Ogle Highway. These measures have contributed to a reduction in traffic accidents along the corridor. Police also revealed that discussions are ongoing regarding the introduction of speed governors on trucks, which would limit heavy-duty vehicles to a maximum speed of 80 kilometres (km) per hour, as part of efforts to strengthen compliance and reduce the risk of serious collisions.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has indicated that enforcement and prosecution efforts will continue, as authorities work to curb speeding, protect public infrastructure, and improve road safety outcomes.