MORE than 3,100 traffic offences were recorded across Guyana during the period January 4 to January 10, 2026, as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department intensified enforcement using enhanced detection methods and technology.
According to official statistics released by the department, a total of 3,107 cases were made during the week, with speeding emerging as the most prevalent offence.
Police recorded 964 cases of motorists exceeding the speed limit, underscoring what traffic officials described as a persistent and dangerous trend on the nation’s roads.
Other major offences included 168 cases of motorcyclists failing to wear safety helmets and 62 cases where drivers carried pillion riders without helmets.
There were also 151 cases of vehicles being left in dangerous positions, 93 cases of unlighted vehicles at the rear, and 57 unlighted vehicles at the front.
In addition, police recorded 69 cases of drivers failing to wear seatbelts, 37 cases of driving under the influence of alcohol, 59 breaches of prescribed fitness conditions, 49 cases involving unlicensed drivers, 15 breaches of traffic light signals, and nine cases of faulty packing of loads.
Traffic ranks noted that the high number of speeding offences is partly due to improved monitoring and detection capabilities, which have expanded the department’s ability to identify and ticket errant motorists.

While enforcement remains a priority, the Traffic Department said it is continuing its parallel focus on public education and awareness, aimed at changing driver behaviour and promoting voluntary compliance with traffic laws.
During the same period, traffic officers conducted an extensive series of lectures and outreach activities at bars, restaurants, police stations, taxi bases, fire service locations, and along major public roads across Regions Two, Three, Four, Six, Nine, and Ten. Among the locations were Krave Bar, B&S Beer Garden, Phantom’s Bar, Airport Bar, several police station compounds, and key corridors such as the Heroes Highway, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Independent Boulevard, and the Linden Highway.
Officials said the outreach efforts are intended to provide refresher guidance to drivers and road users on traffic laws and safe driving practices, regardless of location or community.
The department acknowledged that speeding continues to be a “calling card” for accident-prone motorists, with many drivers exceeding posted limits by as much as 20 to 30 kilometres per hour, particularly on highways.
As road works continue along the East Bank Demerara corridor, traffic ranks have also maintained a strong presence to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise disruptions. Police noted that this is being done despite ongoing challenges such as poor road surfaces, limited signage, and inadequate lighting in some areas.
The Traffic Department said inspectors and ranks, including Inspectors Peter John, Nasir Muhammad, Harold Noble, and Moolchand Jadunandan, along with Sergeants Rose, Kumar, Orna, Luckie, and Payne and supporting constables, will continue to provide support until the completion of the road development project.
The Guyana Police Force has again appealed to motorists to exercise patience, obey traffic laws, and prioritise safety, warning that enforcement efforts will continue as part of the broader push to reduce accidents and fatalities on the nation’s roadways.