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January 9, 2026
January 9, 2026
The Guyana Police Force has intensified enforcement against dangerous driving, with multiple motorists charged, fined and brought before the courts this week following offences detected by traffic cameras, including speeding and third-lane violations.
The cases form part of the ongoing rollout of the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), implemented through a partnership between the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) and the Guyana Police Force. The system uses automated cameras and data-driven monitoring to identify traffic breaches and support prosecutions.
On Wednesday, several drivers appeared at Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court No. 2 and Georgetown Magistrate’s Court No. 7 to answer charges of dangerous driving. The matters were heard by Magistrates Abigail Gibbs and S. Lallram.
Before Magistrate Gibbs, Junior McKenzie, driver of minibus BAF 6744, and Orin Harper, driver of minibus BPP 3825, were each fined $100,000 after being charged with two counts of dangerous driving. Hemraj Ramfal, driver of minibus BAE 7621, pleaded not guilty and was granted $150,000 bail, with the matter adjourned to February 26, 2026, for statements.
Haraish Looknauth, Cylus Gibson, Mike McGarrell and Keshav Lachman were each fined $50,000 for dangerous driving. Several matters were adjourned due to the absence of defendants, including cases involving Odinga McDonald, Dasrat Mirchand and Kelvin Hardy, which were rescheduled for February 3, 2026.
Before Magistrate Lallram, Trevor Peters and Mahadeo Mangra were each fined $50,000 or sentenced to 10 weeks’ imprisonment. Leroy Jonas, driver of minibus BAL 5912, was fined $100,000 or sentenced to 20 weeks’ imprisonment on two counts of dangerous driving, and his driver’s licence was suspended for six months.
Two defendants, Hensley Alleyne and Raymond Clement, were absent when their matters were called.
Police said additional cases related to unpaid speeding tickets detected through the SRIS traffic camera system are expected to come before the courts. Motorists were warned that failure to attend court when summoned may result in further legal action, including the issuance of warrants.
The Traffic Department reiterated that dangerous driving and traffic violations detected by automated systems pose serious risks to public safety and will continue to be met with firm enforcement.
