THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department recorded a total of 3,601 traffic-related offences across the country for the period February 1 to February 7, 2026, with speeding emerging as the most common violation.
According to official traffic data, a total of 1,391 cases of speeding were recorded during the week, which was followed by 160 cases of failure to wear safety helmets, 150 instances of motorists leaving vehicles in dangerous positions, and 96 cases of failing to wear seatbelts.
Police also charged 29 motorists for driving under the influence, while 55 unlicensed drivers were taken before the courts. Other offences included 84 cases of unlighted rear motor vehicles, 67 cases of unlighted front motor vehicles, 74 breaches of prescribed fitness conditions, and 24 cases of faulty packing. Eleven motorists were cited for breaching traffic light signals, while three cases involved tinted motor vehicles.
Additionally, police recorded 64 cases of carrying pillion riders without safety helmets, highlighting ongoing concerns about motorcycle safety nationwide.
Alongside enforcement activities, the Traffic Department continued its public education drive, conducting lectures and outreach sessions with drivers, patrons, bar operators and community members across several regions.
Between February 1 and 7, traffic ranks visited more than 40 locations, including Stabroek Market, Len Supermarket at Turkeyen, Kingston Seawall, Heroes Highway, Rupert Craig Highway, Mahdia Car Park, Bartica Fire Station, Supenaam Waterfront and several communities in the North West District, Rupununi and Upper Demerara River areas.
Educational sessions were also held at hire car parks, police stations, bars, waterfronts and along major public roads, with additional outreach conducted via radio programming on NCN 102.5 FM.
As part of its road safety campaign, the Traffic Department also delivered lectures to schools during the week of February 2 to February 6. Schools engaged included Campbell Primary in Region Five, Annai Nursery and Quiko Primary in Region Nine, Windsor Forest Primary and Greenwich Park Primary in Region Three, Kamwatta Primary and Fall Top Primary in Region One, Muritaro and Malali Primary and New Silvercity Secondary in Region Ten, as well as Leonora Secondary on the West Coast Demerara.
The Guyana Police Force has reiterated its call for motorists and road users to comply with traffic laws, noting that enforcement and education efforts will continue as part of its strategy to reduce accidents and promote safer road use nationwide.