– DUI, Speeding among key targets in police traffic crackdown

THE Guyana Police Force has recorded more than 2,700 traffic violations in a single week, underscoring ongoing concerns about road safety and driver behaviour across the country.
According to the Force’s Traffic Department, a total of 2,743 cases were documented between April 19 and April 25, 2026, with speeding once again topping the list of offences. Authorities recorded 1,097 speeding violations during the period, accounting for a significant share of all cases.
Other major infractions included 113 cases of failure to wear safety helmets and 103 instances of motorists leaving their vehicles in dangerous positions. Police also reported 81 seatbelt violations and 61 breaches related to prescribed fitness conditions for vehicles.

Driving under the influence remains a concern, with 32 cases recorded, while 49 motorists were cited for operating vehicles with illegal tinted windows. Additional offences included 47 unlicensed drivers, 55 unlighted vehicles at the rear, 35 unlighted vehicles at the front, and 21 breaches of traffic light signals.
Motorcyclists were also flagged for unsafe practices, with 18 cases of carrying pillion riders without helmets. Ten cases of faulty packing were also noted.
In response to the continued violations, the Traffic Department has intensified its public education efforts, targeting both young road users and adult drivers through a series of outreach initiatives.
Between April 20 and April 24, officers conducted road safety lectures in several schools across multiple regions, including All Saints Primary in Region Six, Calcutta Primary in Region Five, and the Academy of Intelligence Mind in Region Three. Sessions were also held at institutions in Regions One, Six and Seven, reaching students at both the primary and secondary levels.
Beyond the classroom, police carried out a wide range of community engagements from April 19 to April 25, visiting villages, public roads, police stations and commercial hubs. Outreach activities were conducted along the Linden Highway, in communities on the West Bank of Demerara such as Westminster and Recht Door Zee, and in areas along the Essequibo Coast, including the Suddie Station District.
Officers also targeted high-traffic and nightlife areas, hosting engagements at several bars and entertainment spots, including popular establishments in Georgetown and along the East Bank Demerara corridor. Additional sessions were held at taxi bases, construction sites, and transport routes, including operations involving minibus drivers travelling between the North Rupununi and Lethem.
The Guyana Police Force said the combination of enforcement and education remains central to its strategy to reduce road accidents and encourage safer practices among motorists and pedestrians alike.
Authorities continue to urge road users to comply with traffic laws, warning that reckless behaviour, particularly speeding and impaired driving, poses a serious risk to public safety.