Crackdown nets over 4,200 traffic violations in 1 week

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has intensified its traffic enforcement efforts, recording an unprecedented 4,276 traffic violations across all regional divisions in just one week. The campaign, led by Traffic Chief Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh, targeted critical areas of non-compliance and highlighted the department’s commitment to improving road safety.
The enforcement period, spanned from November 24 to November 30. Speeding topped the list of infractions, with 791 cases documented, including 190 tickets issued on Heroes Highway alone. Failure to wear seat belts accounted for 192 violations.
Meanwhile, improper loading practices, primarily by lorries transporting construction materials, led to 76 citations. Another significant area of non-compliance involved the failure to wear safety helmets, with 297 cases recorded, including instances where drivers permitted pillion riders to ride without helmets.
Despite resource challenges, officers were visible on the ground, working to prevent accidents and improve the safety of Guyana’s roads. The robust enforcement drive has drawn commendation from citizens and stakeholders for its focus on mitigating reckless behaviours that contribute to road accidents.
Only on Friday, a comprehensive traffic operation conducted in Georgetown led to 79 violations. The operation, which ran from 11:30h to 18:00h, was led by Deputy Superintendent Fredericks and Inspector Roop, alongside 13 other ranks, targeting key areas within Regional Division 4A.
Among the offences, “leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position” topped the list with 19 cases, while 25 instances of prohibited tinted front glass raised serious concerns. Motorcycle-related violations were also widespread, with six cases of riders failing to wear helmets and three drivers carrying pillion riders without helmets. Other violations included breaches of insurance laws, unlicensed drivers, and obscured vehicle identification marks.