THE Guyana Police Force has clarified the circumstances surrounding the clamping of a wheel on motor vehicle PAB 4000 near the Parika Stelling on Saturday, saying the action was linked to an ongoing investigation into reports of dangerous driving.
In a statement, the Force said the vehicle was reported to have been driven dangerously along the Cornelia Ida Public Road, West Coast Demerara.
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, police received reports from several commuters alleging that PAB 4000 was being driven in a dangerous manner, including undertaking other vehicles.
An investigation was launched, and investigators reviewed footage from the Safe Country Camera network.
According to the Force, the CCTV footage corroborated the reports from members of the public. It showed that around 15:15 hrs on October 10, PAB 4000 was driven dangerously, including undertaking several vehicles while travelling west along the Cornelia Ida Public Road.
Based on the evidence gathered so far, the driver of PAB 4000 is being investigated for driving in a dangerous manner, contrary to Section 36 (1) of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02.
The Force said the clamping was done to facilitate the investigation and “was not based on the identity or status of the vehicle’s occupant.”
The Police Force reiterated that all road users must comply with traffic laws and regulations. It warned that dangerous driving, including undertaking in circumstances that put other road users at risk, can lead to serious accidents, injuries and loss of life.
Members of the public were reminded that persons found guilty of dangerous driving may face penalties prescribed by law. These include fines and/or imprisonment, disqualification from holding or obtaining a driver’s licence, and suspension or cancellation of a driver’s licence.
The Force said it remains committed to enforcing traffic laws impartially and to ensuring the safety of all road users.