Speed cameras now flagging illegal 3rd-lane driving

Illegal third-lane driving is now being automatically monitored and flagged by speed cameras, following a new enforcement enhancement rolled out through the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS). The initiative is a collaboration between the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) and is aimed at curbing a practice that has long angered road users and contributed to traffic bottlenecks.

The improved SRIS platform uses upgraded video-analytics technology to pinpoint vehicles attempting to use turning lanes or inside lanes as a shortcut past traffic. The system documents each incident using high-definition video, capturing the vehicle’s speed, lane position, and licence plate number. This evidence will be used by the GPF in dangerous driving cases.
For years, motorists have complained about drivers forming an unauthorised “third lane”, especially during rush hours, creating conditions that lead to collisions, sudden swerving, and heavy delays for drivers who stay within their lanes. The new detection feature directly addresses those long-standing public concerns by giving officers verifiable and consistent evidence to act upon.
SRIS currently monitors traffic across more than 100 lanes nationwide, and the GPF says further expansion is already planned. By automating detection, authorities are now able to enforce lane discipline without requiring Police Officers at every intersection.

Welcomed enhancement
Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh, welcomed the enhancement, noting that the use of modern tools is critical to restoring order on the roads.
“This upgrade is another step toward a safer, more disciplined traffic environment,” he said. “Technology allows us to enforce fairly and effectively, while reducing congestion and improving the daily commute for thousands of Guyanese.”
The initiative is part of a wider Government push to bring smart, data-driven solutions into national traffic management. The GPF is urging motorists to follow lane markings, observe traffic laws, and support the broader effort to create a safer and smoother travel experience for everyone.
Less than a week ago, Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken outlined the most sweeping technological upgrade the Guyana Police Force has ever undertaken, marked by the installation of 30 new speed cameras and major digital enhancements.
During the GPF’s Annual Christmas Luncheon, he noted that over the past year, the Force deployed 6685 body cameras, established five additional CCTV locations, and introduced 30 speed cameras across the country. Together, these upgrades have significantly expanded monitoring capacity and improved the Force’s ability to respond to incidents.
The Safe Road Intelligence System, paired with the new speed cameras, has also transformed enforcement on the nation’s roads, pushing electronic ticketing from just 837 in 2024 to 24,793 in 2025.
Hicken emphasised that the digital shift is not limited to surveillance systems. The Force has rolled out digital workshops and upgraded the national 911 service, improving response times and building public trust.