Multiple drivers fined for traffic offences

Several individuals appeared before Georgetown Magistrate Shivani Lalaram on Wednesday to answer various traffic-related offences, among which were faulty loading, dangerous driving, and careless driving. Fines imposed on them ranged from $20,000 to $45,000, with the possibility of imprisonment for those unable to pay.
When Courtney Johnson, a truck driver of Lot 18 Atlantic Ville, East Coast Demerara, pleaded guilty to the charge of faulty packing of load, which occurred on January 17, 2025 along the Mandela-to-Eccles Interlink, Magistrate Lalaram imposed a fine of $25,000; or five weeks’ imprisonment as an alternative.
Errol Rose, a 64-year-old truck driver of 82 Dowding Street, Kitty, also faced a charge of faulty packing of load. His offence occurred on January 11 at Eping Avenue in Georgetown. He pleaded guilty to the charge, and was fined $30,000, with an alternative of six weeks’ imprisonment.
Yohance Crockwell of La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara pleaded guilty to driving up alongside a stationary vehicle on January 20 at Saffon Street in Georgetown and was fined $20,000 with an alternative of four weeks’ imprisonment.
Joshua Ramlall of Lot 24 Springlands Housing Scheme in Corriverton, Berbice pleaded guilty to dangerous driving following an incident that occurred on October 14, 2024 at the intersection of Lime and Hadfield Streets, Georgetown and was fined $45,000 with an alternative of nine weeks’ imprisonment.
Kester Peters of Lot 1283 Spurwing Drive in South Ruimveldt, Georgetown pleaded guilty to careless driving on Nelson Mandela Avenue in Georgetown on September 13, 2024 and was fined $30,000 with an alternative of six weeks’ imprisonment.
As authorities continue to enforce stricter traffic regulations across the country, these fines reflect the ongoing efforts to uphold road safety standards and deter reckless driving behaviours.