Drivers are being urged to slow down and ensure their vehicle records are up to date, as the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) issued tickets for 259 speeding violations by midday on its very first day of operation, police said in a release.
According to the release, the SRIS, which officially went live at midnight, uses GNBS-approved and certified cameras to automatically detect traffic violations, including speeding, obscured license plates, and unsafe modifications such as excessively tinted windshields.
The release explained that while tickets are only automatically issued for speeding, the system can also detect other infractions. In these cases, a summons may be issued for the offending vehicle to be presented to the police for inspection and possible charges.
The system forms part of the Government of Guyana’s broader push to modernise infrastructure, improve public safety, and enforce road regulations through the use of smart technology.
“This system is about saving lives and changing the culture of recklessness on our roads,” said Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh. “Too many lives are lost due to speeding and dangerous driving. We’re not waiting for tragedy to strike—SRIS allows us to take action before it does. We’re urging every road user to take this seriously,” he added.
The police noted that vehicle owners are legally responsible for any violation captured by SRIS, even if they were not the driver at the time. It is critical that all registration information on file with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is accurate and up to date.
The Guyana Police Force and the GRA are calling on all vehicle owners to review and update their contact and ownership records without delay to avoid complications or potential charges. Updates, the two agencies said can be made quickly and easily using the new GRA “Padna” app, which allows users to manage their vehicle details from their mobile devices.
