THE Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department recorded 2,605 traffic-related cases between May 17 and May 23, 2026, with speeding offences once again accounting for the overwhelming majority of violations as law enforcement officials intensified road safety operations across the country.
According to figures released by the department, 1,377 speeding cases were recorded during the one-week period, representing more than half of all offences detected. Police also noted a sharp rise in cases of driving under the influence (DUI), with 61 motorists charged for drunk driving offences.
In a brief statement accompanying the statistics, the department warned that “DUI detection increases” as some motorists continue to throw “caution to the wind,” prompting an expanded police response.
Other offences recorded during the period included 78 seatbelt violations, 91 cases involving failure to wear safety helmets, and 29 cases where pillion riders were not wearing helmets. Police also documented 30 offences involving tinted motor vehicles, 48 unlicensed drivers, and 48 breaches of prescribed fitness conditions for vehicles.
Additionally, officers recorded 76 cases of motorists leaving vehicles in dangerous positions, 42 unlighted motor vehicles with defective front lights, 36 vehicles with defective rear lights, and 22 breaches of traffic light signals.
The latest figures come amid ongoing concerns over road safety in Guyana, where authorities have repeatedly warned about reckless driving, speeding, and drunk driving contributing to serious accidents and fatalities on the nation’s roadways.
In recent years, the Traffic Department has intensified enforcement campaigns and public education initiatives in an effort to reduce collisions and promote safer driving habits. The police have frequently stressed that speeding and impaired driving remain among the leading causes of fatal accidents nationwide.
As part of its public awareness efforts, the Traffic Department also conducted a series of school lectures and community outreach activities between May 17 and May 23.
Road safety lectures were delivered at 29 schools across several administrative regions, including Belvedere Nursery in Region Six, Hosororo Secondary and Port Kaituma Secondary in Region One, Cornelia Ida Primary in Region Three, High Achievers Institute of Learning in Region Seven, and Arapaima Primary and Tabatinga Nursery in Region Nine.
Police said the education campaign targeted nursery, primary, and secondary school learners in an effort to instill road safety awareness from an early age.
Additional outreach activities were conducted at locations including Diamond Tip Night Club, Eclipse Sports Bar, Parika Junction, the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling area, Turkeyen and Alberttown Police Stations, Rosehall Car Park in Corentyne Berbice, and along the Linden Highway.
The department also utilised radio programming through NCN 102.5 FM as part of its nationwide awareness campaign.
Police said awareness exercises continued daily as authorities work toward improving road safety and encouraging greater compliance with traffic laws.
