By Nakasia Logan | January 22, 2025
The Traffic Department’s intensified efforts to address lawlessness on Guyana’s roadways are yielding promising results, following a mandate issued by President Irfaan Ali late last year.
In the third quarter of 2024, the nation experienced a spike in road accidents, leading to tragic loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure.
In response, President Ali issued a stern warning to reckless drivers, pledging immediate and robust measures to tackle road indiscipline.
The President emphasized the use of CCTV cameras to identify and hold accountable errant drivers, particularly truck drivers who have been a major concern.
Inspector Sherwin Henry of the Traffic Department’s Education Division highlighted the department’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety.
Through a strategic plan that combines public awareness campaigns and stringent enforcement, the department has seen notable improvements in driver discipline.
So far this year, over 17,000 traffic violations have been processed, a substantial increase from 8,000 violations in the previous year.
The renewed focus on enforcement, along with the use of body cameras to enhance accountability, has contributed to a 75% decrease in road accidents and an 80% reduction in traffic-related fatalities for 2025.
Inspector Henry assured that these efforts will continue as the department works toward fostering safer driving practices across the country.