Lethem Police conduct white light campaign to crack down on traffic violations

In a bid to crack down on traffic violations and promote road safety, the Traffic Department of the Lethem Police Station conducted a white light campaign within the township on Friday evening.
During the campaign, which lasted for several hours, the traffic officers carried out routine checks on vehicles and their drivers. As a result of their efforts, a number of traffic violations were uncovered, including three cases of uninsured motor vehicles, one breach of insurance, one unlicensed driver, and four cases of breach of condition of fitness.

This white light campaign comes amidst growing concerns about road safety in the Region Nine area of Guyana.
In recent months, there has been a significant increase in the number of road accidents in Guyana, many of which have resulted in fatalities. As such, the Lethem Police Station Traffic Department is making efforts to curb these statistics.
Speaking about the campaign, Inspector Leitch emphasised the importance of responsible driving and the need for all road users to comply with traffic laws and regulations. He also urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles are properly insured and maintained, as this is essential for ensuring their safety and the safety of others on the road.
The Lethem Police Station Traffic Department has pledged to continue its efforts to promote road safety and crack down on traffic violations and is urging members of the public to do their part by complying with traffic laws and regulations.
From 2021 to now, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) began to intensify its campaign against vehicles with coloured lights across the country, and several persons were charged.
There has been an apparent increase in the number of vehicles affixed with coloured lights, which pose a danger to other road users. These lights can be blinding and distracting to other road users and can lead to major accidents.
In April 2019, the GPF also issued a statement on the issue, warning that Regulation 34 (1) (a) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02 states: “Every motor vehicle, the width of which does not exceed seven feet, other than a two-wheeled motorcycle not having a sidecar attached thereto and an invalid carriage, on any road, during the hours of darkness shall carry two lamps, each showing to the front a white light visible from a reasonable distance.