THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday said as it continues its traffic enforcement, unto April 13, 2015, there have been a total of thirty (30) road fatalities, compared to thirty one (31) for the corresponding period last year.
The police added that while the statistics indicate a decrease in accidents overall during the past two weeks, they are encouraging motorists to be extra vigilant on the roadways in light of schools being re-opened and to adhere to the five Cs – Care, Caution, Common Sense, Courtesy and Consideration.

During the period April 5 to 11, 2015, a number of cases were made against motorists for breaching the traffic laws.

These include:

Speeding                                                                                             706
Driving Under the Influence                                                                50
Breach of Condition of Road Service Licence                                    29
Careless Driving                                                                                  09
Dangerous Driving                                                                              18
Failure to wear safety helmet                                                                   05
Failure to wear seat belt                                                                           31
Prohibition of the use of hand held mobile phone                              16
Failure to adhere to siren                                                                          31

So far, nine persons have been charged for the soliciting of passengers (touting).