THE Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department has recorded a staggering 3,107 traffic offences between February 2 and 8, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to curb reckless driving and improve road safety.
Several errant road users were either ticketed, summoned, or charged for violations, with exceeding speed limits, failure to wear seat belts, and tinted-glass violations being among the most prevalent offences.
According to the Traffic Department’s report, the breakdown of offences includes: exceeding the Speed Limit: 595 tickets issued; Failure to Wear Seat Belt: 159 violations; Driving Under the Influence (DUI): 31 drivers charged; Prohibited Tinted Glass: 413 cases; Failure to Wear Safety Helmet: 112 violations; Faulty Parking: 24 cases; Unlighted Motor Vehicles (Front): 52 cases; Unlighted Motor Vehicles (Rear): 64 cases; and Breach of Prescribed Fitness Conditions: 101 cases.

To reinforce professionalism and accountability, traffic ranks continue to wear body-pack cameras during enforcement exercises. The police force emphasised that these cameras remain fully operable during interactions, allowing for an accurate record of engagements between ranks and motorists. This measure not only ensures fairness, but also safeguards officers against unsubstantiated claims while promoting transparency in law enforcement.

Beyond enforcement, the Traffic Department has ramped up its public-awareness initiatives to educate road users on safety regulations.
Officers engaged with community members at various locations, including the Mahdia Post Office, Yupukari Village (Central Rupununi), Shea Village (South Rupununi District), Friendship, and Garden of Eden. These outreach efforts aim to instill a culture of responsibility among drivers and vehicle owners, reinforcing the need for adherence to traffic laws for the safety of all road users.

The Guyana Police Force remains committed to enhancing road safety through enforcement, education, and community collaboration, as part of its wider mission to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities nationwide.