–new mobile unit flags 250 outstanding traffic tickets along East Coast Corridor
Following the rollout of smart traffic systems and mobile enforcement units, Guyana has recorded a dramatic reduction in speeding and road accidents, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has said.
Speaking at a Friday press conference, Dr Ali outlined how the government’s Safe Country programme and expanded CCTV network, now being integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics, have driven down incidents in targeted areas.
He disclosed that a recent operation utilising a new smart mobile unit has identified 250 drivers with outstanding traffic tickets along the East Coast Demerara corridor.
“In a test a few nights ago on the East Coast alone, we found 250-plus vehicles with outstanding tickets,” he said, describing how the system documents offences automatically and can direct officers to stop flagged vehicles.
Dr Ali added that AI tools can rapidly identify repeat offenders and generate reports for integration with the judicial system, speeding up enforcement and reducing scope for human interference.
The measures form part of a broader national security drive to 2030 that includes expanded CCTV coverage, smart traffic lights, drones and predictive analytics to improve public safety and emergency response.
The Guyana Chronicle had recently reported that a centralised digital registry was being developed to track drivers’ histories, including prior offences and convictions, as part of a broader strategy to restore discipline on the nation’s roads.
Last month, it was reported that more than 30 persons were killed in road accidents this year, many linked to speeding.
The government also moved to introduce stricter penalties under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act.
Speeding penalties have been significantly increased, with extreme cases now attracting fines of up to $200,000, alongside demerit points. Third-lane violations are also being aggressively targeted, with offenders facing court prosecution and fines reaching $150,000.
Other common offences, including driving an uncertified vehicle and failing to produce a driver’s licence, carry fines of $5,000, while seatbelt violations are now being enforced through camera systems.
