Reg 10 traffic dept worried by reckless usage of roadway by motorcyclists

Traffic Officer for Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), Inspector Sherwin Henry is concerned about the gross disrespect for the road laws by motorcyclists, particularly teenagers.
He pointed out that young motorcyclists oftentimes neglect essential safety measures, such as wearing helmets, and exhibit a lack of consideration for other road users.
“These motorcyclists fail to adhere to the rules and regulations governing the roads. They don’t wear protective helmets, observe the 5 Cs, and continue to use the roads without any consideration for road users,” he noted.

Despite the alarming situation, Henry and his team are taking a proactive approach to address the problem including the launch of an extensive education drive aimed at raising awareness among motorcyclists about the importance of adhering to road laws.
The campaign emphasises the significance of wearing helmets and adopting responsible behaviour while using the roads.
“We try to tackle them with our enforcement. We had an increase in motorcycle accidents, but we started to engage them, and we see persons are starting to comply, and this was something we were looking for.”
In addition to educational initiatives, law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to enforce existing road laws. Stricter penalties will be imposed on those found in violation to discourage reckless behaviour and promote a safer road environment.
“Most of the time, we would find them in groups [the motorcyclists], and most of them are around 16, 17…”
While grappling with this challenge, Inspector Henry remains optimistic that a combination of education and enforcement will lead to positive changes in the behaviour of motorcyclists, ultimately creating safer roads for all.
Finally, he urged the motorcyclists to use the roads safely, emphasising that the safe use of the road is everyone’s responsibility, and encouraged everyone to demonstrate that kind of responsibility and stay safe at all times.