• over 2,400 traffic offences recorded in last week as police step up efforts

The Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Traffic Department has reported 2,418 traffic offences recorded nationwide between October 5 and October 11, 2025, underscoring persistent challenges in road safety compliance despite ongoing educational and enforcement efforts.

According to the Department’s weekly summary, the most prevalent offences included: Exceeding the speed limit – 195 cases; Front windscreen tint violations – 247 cases; Failure to wear safety helmets – 239 cases; Carrying a pillion rider without a helmet – 67 cases; and Driving under the influence (DUI) – 31 cases.

Helmet-related infractions alone amounted to 306 violations, reflecting continued disregard for one of the most critical road safety requirements, particularly among motorcyclists.

The report also recorded 81 cases of motorists failing to wear seatbelts, 53 instances of unlighted rear motor vehicles, and 73 breaches of prescribed vehicle fitness conditions.

NATIONWIDE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES

Complementing enforcement activities, the Traffic Department carried out a wide-reaching road safety education campaign across 19 schools and 27 community locations during the same period.

Schools visited included Mahdia Secondary, Zeelugt Primary, Brickdam Secondary, Lusignan Primary, and Queenstown Secondary, among others, spanning Regions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. The lectures focused on pedestrian safety, the importance of wearing helmets and seatbelts, and the dangers of speeding and drunk driving.

Additionally, officers conducted awareness sessions at bars, police stations, and public gathering points, including Port Kaituma Waterfront, Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station, Plaisance Bus Park, the University of Guyana Bus Park, and the Lamaha and Irving Street intersection in Georgetown. These sessions targeted drivers, riders, and patrons, promoting responsible behaviour on and off the road.

Radio outreach continued on NCN 102.5 FM, ensuring that the Department’s safety messages reached a wider national audience.

ONGOING EFFORTS TO REDUCE ROAD FATALITIES

The GPF has been intensifying its enforcement and education initiatives under the broader national effort to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities.

Recent months have seen the introduction of more speed monitoring exercises, random breathalyzer testing, and public sensitisation drives in collaboration with regional and community stakeholders.

Despite these efforts, the persistent number of infractions highlights the need for greater public co-operation and behavioral change among road users.

The Traffic Department reiterated its commitment to continued patrols, public engagement, and stricter penalties for repeat offenders as Guyana works toward improving road discipline and saving lives.