–to limit speed, to improve safety on Guyana’s roadways
THE government will be installing 8,000 auto control speed regulators on trucks to limit the speed and thereby improving safety on the country roads, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh has said.
In his presentation of Budget 2026, Dr. Singh further said that to address the long-standing issue of parking for heavy-duty trucks, new dedicated parking zones will be created, starting with a facility at Grove that can hold 390 trucks.
Further, to maintain road quality, the enforcement of vehicle weight limits is being strengthened.
Last year, 20 weigh-in-motion scales and 400 vehicle clamps were bought and distributed along major routes, including Buzz Bee Dam to Diamond, Linden to Mabura, and near the BJDRB.
This year, the government will set up more testing sites and revise regulations to ensure strict adherence to maximum weight limits.
Additionally, the government will be rolling out a fully automated speed ticketing system as part of a broader Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) that uses advanced cameras and radar speed signs to allow for real-time offence detection and automated issuance of penalties, thereby ensuring equitable, consistent, and timely enforcement of traffic laws. A sum of $382.9 million has been allocated for this initiative.
Dr. Singh stressed that the 2026 transport programme is more than just an infrastructure expansion. It represents a commitment to transforming the nation.
