– more than 120 employees participate in sessions at Cevons Waste Management and Century Tamara Logistics

THE Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Headquarters’ Education Unit has intensified its road-safety outreach among commercial drivers and other road users, conducting training sessions for more than 120 employees of Cevons Waste Management and Century Tamara Logistics as part of efforts to promote safer driving practices and reduce road traffic collisions.
The sessions, held on July 22 and July 24, focused on defensive driving, hazard awareness, speed management, compliance with traffic laws and the shared responsibility of drivers and other road users in maintaining safety on the nation’s roadways.

At Cevons Waste Management, Aubrey Barker Road, Georgetown, approximately 55 drivers and porters participated in a road-safety lecture conducted on July 24 by Inspector Richard Trotz, Corporal Charran and Corporal Gopaul of the Traffic Headquarters’ Education Unit.
The exercise was held in collaboration with Cevons Health and Safety Officer, Vatoya Soodat, and Darnell Johnson.
Participants were educated on defensive driving techniques, the rules of the road, safe driving practices, hazard identification, the dangers associated with speeding and the importance of observing traffic signs and signals.
The officers also highlighted the need for regular vehicle maintenance, professional conduct and responsible behaviour while using the roadways.
Special emphasis was placed on the dangers and legal consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol, the requirement for drivers to be properly attired and the correct use of roundabouts.
The session also addressed the role of porters in promoting safety, particularly when vehicles are reversing or manoeuvring. Porters were reminded of their responsibility to assist drivers by monitoring blind spots and helping to ensure that pedestrians, motorists and other road users remain clear of potential danger.
Meanwhile, approximately 70 employees attended a similar road-safety lecture at Century Tamara Logistics, Diamond, East Bank Demerara, on July 22.
The session, also facilitated by Inspector Trotz, Corporal Charran and Corporal Gopaul, covered defensive driving, safe driving practices, hazard awareness, speed management, the proper use and observance of traffic signs and signals, and the importance of courtesy, professionalism and responsible conduct on the road.
Participants at both sessions actively engaged with the facilitators, raising questions and sharing personal experiences related to road use and traffic safety.
The GPF Traffic Department has continued to emphasise education, public awareness and enforcement as key components of its wider road-safety strategy, particularly as speeding, impaired driving, unsafe manoeuvres and other traffic violations continue to pose risks to motorists, passengers, pedestrians and other road users.
The outreach programmes are intended to encourage drivers to anticipate hazards, exercise greater caution, comply with traffic laws and adopt safer habits behind the wheel.
The sessions also form part of ongoing efforts by the Traffic Headquarters’ Education Unit to work with businesses, organisations and communities to strengthen road-safety awareness and encourage a culture of responsibility among persons who use Guyana’s road network.
According to the GPF, the programmes are aimed at reducing the likelihood of road traffic collisions while improving safety awareness among drivers, porters and other employees whose duties require them to operate or work around vehicles.