Speed limiters arrive as Police prepare to begin installation on motor lorries

The rollout of speed limiters for motor lorries is moving closer, with the devices now in the hands of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and specialised officers set to begin training on Monday ahead of their installation and certification. The limiters are intended to achieve a particular objective that is to help transportation vehicles, such as motor lorries, which are naturally heavy, travel at a prescribed speed. This is expected to support road safety and improve the current safety conditions surrounding motor lorries, thereby leading to a reduction in accidents and the fear of accidents occurring in those circumstances. As of January 2026, it was reported that the Government was aiming to install 8,000 speed limiters on trucks to improve safety on the country’s roads, according to Senior Minister Dr Ashni Singh. In his presentation of Budget 2026, Dr Singh further said that, to address the long-standing issue of parking for heavy-duty trucks, new dedicated parking zones will be created, starting with a facility at Grove that can accommodate 390 trucks. Further, to maintain road quality, the enforcement of vehicle weight limits is being strengthened. Last year, 20 weigh-in-motion scales and 400 vehicle clamps were bought and distributed along major routes, including Buzz Bee Dam to Diamond, Linden to Mabura and near the Bharat Jagdeo River Bridge (BJDRB). This year, the Government will set up more testing sites and revise regulations to ensure strict adherence to maximum weight limits.
The Government will also launch an automated speed-ticketing system as part of the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), which uses advanced cameras and radar signs for real-time detection of traffic violations and automatic penalties, ensuring fair and prompt enforcement of traffic laws. Some $382.9 million has been set aside for this project. Traffic Chief Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mahendra Singh, in social media post, stated that the devices are already in the possession of the GPF. “So, the update for the public now is that the speed limiters are already in the police’s possession, and the next step, the very important one, is the training of our licensed and certified officers. That has to happen by the certified specialists.” “So, the training is scheduled to commence on Monday for all of our certified officers who have been pre-identified to this unit. After the process of training is completed, we will commence the process of installation of the speed limiters for verification and certification.” In closing, the Traffic Chief shifted gears slightly, emphasising that ensuring safety on the roadways also requires a change in driver behaviour. “There is a culture that exists already, and to actually have a change in that, the positive or the negative about, a shift in driver behaviour. Absorb the rules of the road, conform to the signs that are here, travel within the speed limits that exist within the country. Generally, operate lawfully.”
He further urged motorists to respect speed limits and give priority to vulnerable road users. “I always say there is only two things you want to do. Ensure the speed limits. Don’t be wondering about the speed limits. Three, give priority to those who are challenged or vulnerable, such as pedestrians, the elderly, or the disabled. And that when you do so, you will actually lead to an experience in improving significantly so you are doing something special.”