Over 2500 traffic charges made out against errant drivers from Sept 1- 7

Traffic departments in all the divisions of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have made out some 2614 cases against errant drivers from September 1 to September 7, 2024.
The GPF stated that some 576 tickets were issued for speeding with Division Five issuing 248 of the amount. Of the total, 26 were for Driving under the Influence (DUI). Fourteen of these cases were made out in Division Three. These drivers were charged and are expected to appear in court shortly.
Some of the other cases included, failing to wear seatbelts were seven; 88 for an unlit motor vehicle (rear & front); 223 for Prohibition of tinted glass – 137 alone in Division 3 (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara); 35 for driving without a licence and 108 for failing to wear safety helmet.
However, the GPF has also conducted 45 sensitisation sessions with drivers across the country as well as 42 educational sessions with Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools.
Each effort made is done with the prior knowledge of our partners whose contribution is always necessary.

In addition, in the coming weeks, further efforts will be made to bring about improvements in road safety while reducing the opportunity for accident occurrence and the fear of accidents.
Last month, the GPF recorded a 20 per cent increase in fatal accidents involving motor trucks/lorries for the period January 1 to August 26, 2024, according to its communications unit.
The statistics showed that in the same period last year, there were 15 fatal accidents involving trucks, and that number has not increased to 18 for 2024. Additionally, there has been a 31 per cent increase in non-fatal accidents involving trucks.
Between January 1 and August 26, 2024, there were 187 incidents involving trucks, compared to 143 in 2023.
Further, the GPF had reported an increase in child fatalities due to traffic accidents from January 1 to July 23, 2024. During this period, four children lost their lives on Guyana’s roadways compared to two for the same period in 2023.
The total number of fatal accidents in the first half of 2024 decreased to 55 from 72 during the same period in 2023. Correspondingly, the number of deaths resulting from these accidents also dropped from 82 in 2023 to 66 this year.
The Police Force credits the overall reduction in accidents and fatalities to enhanced road safety measures, increased public awareness campaigns, and stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
However, the rise in child fatalities underscores the need for continued vigilance and targeted safety initiatives to protect the youngest and most vulnerable road users.