THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Tuesday reported that there was a 20% decrease in fatal accidents at the end of November, 2017 as it continues its efforts to improve traffic management.

In a press release the police said that serious, minor and damage accidents have been reduced by 10.1%, 8.3% and 19% respectively. Additionally, speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol and inattentiveness were the three main causes of the fatal accidents, followed by failing to confirm to sign and pedestrian crossing in the path of approaching vehicles.

The police force added that between January 1 to November 30, 2017 69,976 traffic violation cases were made out of which 23,616 persons were charged for speeding; 3,297 for breach of condition road service licence/music, 1,751 for driving under the influence of alcohol, 1,051 for using cell phone while driving; 1,062 for breach of traffic light signals; 1,543 for tinted motor vehicles, 701 for unlicensed drivers, 1,880 for failing to wear seat belt; 1,050 for dangerous driving; 1,105 for careless driving, 739 for failing to wear safety helmet; 1,979 for overloaded mini bus; 1,519 for obstruction; 1834 for failing to confirm to sign; 1660 for crossing double yellow line and 25, 189 for other offences.

GPF credits this success to the continued excellent collaboration that exists among law enforcement and members of civil society which it said is gradually gaining momentum.