TRAFFIC Chief, Hugh Denhert on Monday said that in addition to the Christmas Season’s traffic policing plan that has been presented to the media and members of the business community on Monday; the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will make changes as it sees fit to ease traffic congestion in Georgetown and its environs.

He also said that any changes the GPF makes to the plan will be made known via the media, so the public will be informed.

During Denhert’s Monday presentation at Police Headquarters, Eve Leary, he said that in an effort to maintain a free flow of traffic, it was necessary to keep traffic congestion at a minimum as far as is practicable in Georgetown and its environs. The Guyana Police Force has in place measures to achieve this objective, he added.

He disclosed that the GPF intends to keep traffic accidents at a minimum by ensuring stringent obedience to traffic laws through education and enforcement. The Force intends to implement measures against such offences as:
1. Driving under the influence of alcohol-the breathalyser applies;

2. Speeding – the radar gun applies;

3. Using hand-held mobile phones whilst driving;

4. Overloading minibuses/hire cars;

5. Touts operating at bus parks.

Denhert explained that in all Divisions, cars and motor cycles will be on day and night patrols, and foot patrols will be utilised as far as is practicable to deter potential errant road users.

ILLEGAL PARKING
He pointed out that in Georgetown, a crash truck will be used to tow away illegally parked vehicles, wheel clamps will be used and vehicle escorts will be provided as needed.

The Traffic Chief said the GPF has since divided the city into four sectors to be equally policed by traffic ranks on a shift system, and there will also be senior officers present with the ranks.