TRAFFIC Chief Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh, along with Inspector Garvin Boyce, Inspector Sheldon Wickham, Sergeant Lyte, and Sergeant Richard Trotz, on Tuesday shared important traffic updates and advisories for the month of August during an interview with Radio Eve Leary.

The Annual Emancipation celebrations are set to take place today, August 1, 2024, at the National Park, on Thomas Lands, Georgetown.
To facilitate this event, specific traffic arrangements will be in effect from 08:00hrs.

Traffic will be permitted to travel west on Thomas Lands to the National Park entrance, and continue south onto Albert Street.
The following restrictions will apply: No entry north on Albert Street and Woolford Avenue, and no entry east on Camp Street and Thomas Lands.
Inspector Wickham issued a safety appeal to lorry and vehicle drivers, urging them to remove white lights from the rear of their vehicles while travelling on public roads, as these lights pose a risk to other road users.
Additionally, Inspector Boyce emphasised that lorry owners must remove lights mounted on the top, bottom, or sides of mirrors, as these are in breach of the law. Boyce announced the commencement of weekly traffic enforcement on lorries, with the public to be informed of the start date.

Sergeant Richard Trotz, from the Traffic Department’s Education arm, reminded the public that under the Intoxicating Liquor License, Chapter 82:21, bar owners will face a $100,000 fine if a driver leaving their bar is involved in an accident. He also highlighted that lorries with trade plates are prohibited from carrying any materials or items at the back of the cabins.

Sergeant Lyte advised against parking in no-parking zones or double parking, particularly around the Georgetown Public Hospital and the Ministry of Housing on Brickdam. He suggested using cross streets and designated parking spaces. He also noted an increase in traffic reports at the Albertown Police Station due to non-compliance with stop signs and traffic lights.

All road users are reminded to take necessary precautions when using the roads, especially during the holidays. Key events following the Emancipation celebrations include the Building Expo, Horse Racing event, and Jamzone. Additionally, with children at home for the August holidays, drivers are urged to avoid speeding in residential areas and prioritize safety.
“Remember, safety is surety, and always comply with the rules of the law,” Sergeant Lyte concluded.