Unlawful to transport materials in uncovered truck trays – Ministry warns

The Public Works Ministry has noted the overwhelming number of reports of trucks transporting materials along the roadways without any covering to prevent the materials from being displaced from the tray, and has warned that this is an offence. “This practice is an offence in accordance with Regulation No 99 of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Regulations, Cap 51:02, which is enforced by the Guyana Police Force,” said the Ministry in an advisory.
The Ministry said the reports are of much concern.
When materials are displaced, the Home Affairs Ministry said it can impede visibility for other drivers/road users, in addition to changing the driving condition of the road environment, which in many instances resulted in accidents for unsuspecting drivers and riders.
As such, truck operators/drivers are advised to have their trays covered when transporting materials such as sand, loam, stones, dirt, and garbage, the advisory urged.

It added: “Additionally, the actions of truck operators while driving can impact other drivers, inclusive of truck drivers, since the blind spots around trucks are more and trucks will take longer to come to a complete stop when compared with smaller vehicles. As such, truck operators are also advised to drive at the required speed limit, and to operate their trucks in a safe manner.”
The advisory comes a few days after several trucks were spotted transporting fine stones in uncovered trays along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway. As a result of stones falling onto the roadway, several vehicles reportedly slid off the road and were damaged. (G1)