Yarrowkabra truck driver charged, fined $195K for traffic-related offences

A resident of 1151 Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, was on Monday fined $195,000 after pleading guilty to several traffic offences, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
Cleon David Schultz, 25, was arrested on Sunday, October 11, 2026, while driving motor lorry GAP 3268 along the Timehri Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
Schultz appeared before Magistrate Timeka Clarke at the Friendship Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with dangerous driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a valid driver’s licence, and breach of insurance.
However, he was fined $50,000 for driving in a dangerous manner, $100,000 for drunk driving, $20,000 for driving without a license, and $25,000 for breach of insurance.
Meanwhile, 29-year-old Balram Teserdeen, from Madewini, Soesdyke, EBD, also appeared before Magistrate Timeka Clarke and pleaded guilty to the offence of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Teserdeen was arrested on Thursday, September 24, 2026, while driving motor car PAC 6855 along the Timehri Public Road. As such, he was fined $100,000 or given an alternative of three months’ imprisonment.
The Guyana Police Force continues to remind motorists that dangerous driving, operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s licence or insurance, and driving under the influence of alcohol are serious offences that endanger lives.
Motorists are urged to obey traffic laws, drive responsibly, and ensure that all necessary documents are valid before operating a motor vehicle on public roads.