THE Ministry of Public Works has intensified its efforts to remove derelict vehicles from road shoulders, with enforcement activity recently targeting Grove, East Bank Demerara, as part of ongoing measures to keep roadways clear and improve safety for motorists and other road users.

The Ministry said several derelict vehicles have already been removed from road shoulders in the Grove area, while removal notices continue to be issued to owners of vehicles found occupying the spaces.
It reminded the public that road shoulders are not designated storage areas and must remain clear to ensure the safe movement of traffic and access along the roadway.
According to the Ministry, owners who fail to comply with removal notices will face enforcement action, with the authorities stepping in to remove vehicles that remain on the road shoulders.
The Ministry also warned that property belonging to owners who repeatedly relocate derelict vehicles from one location to another or continue to disregard removal notices may be seized.
It stressed that the intention is not to permanently withhold owners’ property, but said owners will be required to settle the costs incurred by the Ministry for removing their vehicles before seized property can be reclaimed.
Owners whose property has been removed by the Ministry must therefore visit the Ministry to pay the outstanding removal costs before the items can be uplifted.
The Ministry urged vehicle owners to comply with removal notices and avoid using public road shoulders as storage spaces and it thanked members of the public for their co-operation and support as enforcement efforts continue to keep roadways clear and safe.