Dear Editor,
As the rainy season intensifies across Guyana, we must, more than ever, support President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s recent call for greater caution on our roadways, particularly among motorcyclists, who continue to be overrepresented in fatal accidents.
His disclosure that 43% of this year’s road deaths involve motorcyclists is a grim reminder that we are in the midst of a national safety crisis.

Rainy conditions reduce visibility, impair traction, and make sudden braking dangerous — yet many road users still speed, overtake recklessly, or fail to wear helmets and seatbelts. This is not just careless; it is deadly.
We must return to the basics of road safety by embracing the Five Cs of Driving: Care, Caution, Consideration, Common Sense, and Courtesy.

These principles are not just slogans; they are life-saving habits. Care means checking your brakes and tires before you hit the road. Caution reminds us to drive slowly in wet weather.
Consideration urges us to respect every road user, from the pedestrian to the cyclist. Common sense demands we avoid distractions and intoxication. And courtesy — a little patience — can prevent a lifetime of regret.

We owe it to our families, our fellow road users, and ourselves to be better. Let this rainy season be a turning point — not a continuation of tragedy.
Yours faithfully,
Alex Ramraj