More than 3,000 traffic offences were recorded across Guyana in a single week as the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Traffic Department intensified its enforcement operations in response to ongoing concerns about road safety and reckless driving.
Official figures show that 3,279 cases were recorded for the period January 18 to January 24, 2026, with speeding emerging as the most widespread violation.
During that week alone, police charged 1,170 motorists for exceeding the speed limit—once again highlighting what authorities have consistently identified as one of the main causes of fatal and serious road accidents.
Motorcycle-related violations also featured prominently in the statistics. Police recorded 176 cases of riders failing to wear safety helmets, along with 80 instances of persons carrying pillion riders without proper head protection. These offences continue to worry traffic officials, particularly given the vulnerability of motorcyclists in collisions.
Other common violations included leaving vehicles in dangerous positions (120 cases) and seatbelt breaches (110 cases), both of which police say point to a persistent disregard for basic road safety rules.
The Traffic Department also charged 57 unlicensed drivers, while 54 motorists were cited for breaching the conditions of their vehicles’ prescribed fitness. Visibility issues remained a concern, with 48 vehicles found operating without proper front lights and 73 without rear lights.
In addition, police recorded 36 cases of driving under the influence, 18 cases of faulty packing, 16 offences involving tinted vehicles, and four cases of motorists disobeying traffic lights.
Senior traffic ranks have repeatedly warned that indiscipline on the nation’s roads continues to place lives at risk, noting that many of the country’s serious accidents are directly linked to speeding, alcohol use, and failure to observe basic safety requirements.
The latest figures, police said, come amid a broader national push to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities, with authorities maintaining that enforcement will remain firm and visible across all regions.
Police have again urged motorists, motorcyclists, and other road users to obey the law, exercise patience, and treat road safety as a shared responsibility.
According to the Traffic Department, operations will continue in the coming weeks as part of ongoing efforts to curb reckless behaviour and improve overall safety on Guyana’s roadways.
