– Traffic Chief

-by David Clarke

Motorists are being warned against offering bribes to traffic ranks, as the Guyana Police Force moves toward greater use of technology in road enforcement.

Traffic Chief Senior Superintendent Mahendra Singh says the increased use of speed cameras is expected to reduce opportunities for subjective enforcement.

He also said that members of the public should report any officer who demands or solicits a bribe.

“There is a case that we have asked for it, report it. There is the commission of police’s office, he has stated it publicly. Mine, the regional commander, there’s a special organized crime unit, there’s our deputy commissioner of law enforcement, go and report it,” he said.

He says motorists can also reduce opportunities for corruption by ensuring their vehicles meet the required standards and that they are properly licensed.

“Restrict the opportunity to have to pay us anything to do any favours to you. Ensure your tint is at the level required, ensure there are no blue or coloured lights, ensure that the vehicle tyres are okay, ensure that every possible thing,  and that you are licensed to drive. Don’t be guilty of paying the police anything to do anything,” the traffic chief urged.
The Traffic Chief says technology, including speed cameras, is also expected to reduce subjectivity in traffic enforcement.