THE rollout of Guyana’s Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) on April 7, 2025, is a milestone in our nation’s commitment to road safety. In just 12 hours, the system recorded an astonishing 259 speed offences, with some speeding at up to 152 km/h.
These figures paint a dire picture of the reckless behaviour that has plagued our roads for far too long.

The implementation of this speed-ticketing automated system is not merely about prosecuting motorists; it is also about saving lives and cultivating a culture of responsibility on our roads.
We have witnessed over the years the tragic cost of speeding, with countless families torn apart by preventable crashes. The SRIS is a forward-thinking step to address this issue head-on, utilising the latest technology to ensure fair and consistent application of our traffic laws.

Criticisers will assert that this system is too harsh or intrusive, but let us not forget the circumstances. One life lost on our roads is one too many, and we simply cannot afford to lose our human capital to reckless driving.
The SRIS is not punishment; it’s prevention and education. By providing real-time data on traffic patterns and speeding blackspots, this system will enable our authorities to design targetted measures for improving road safety.

As we move into this new era of automated enforcement, it is essential that we view it as a community effort to make our roads safer. The government has done well by introducing technology into public-safety efforts, but the responsibility ultimately lies with each driver.
We must internalise the importance of adhering to speed limits and driving responsibly, not out of fear of fines, but out of respect for the lives of our fellow citizens.

The SRIS is not just a technology upgrade; it is proof of what we believe in as a nation. It is an assurance that we are willing to accept technology so that we can protect our people and make a safer, wiser Guyana.
As we move forward towards the future, let us fully endorse this venture and do whatever we can so that our streets can remain secure for all. The future of Guyana’s road safety is in our hands, and collectively we can get the world to look up to us as an example.