Stricter penalties for drivers with unpaid tickets

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said on Friday that drivers who fail to pay traffic tickets will face stricter penalties under a new technology-driven enforcement system being rolled out by the Guyana Police Force (GPF).
Speaking at the GPF’s 2026 Annual Officers’ Conference, Ali described the country’s roads as marked by “lawlessness” and announced the integration of a demerit point system with the existing e-ticketing platform. The system will digitally link violations to drivers, making it harder for offenders to evade penalties.
Ali said legislative measures will support the system and target repeat offenders. “Technology is here and it will be utilised optimally in the Guyana Police Force,” he told officers.
The reforms also include an electronic case filing and management system to prevent missing or delayed case files and improve coordination with the judiciary.
Ali announced additional measures to modernise law enforcement, including specialised baggage scanners at airports and a new self-declaration system for passengers, where false declarations could result in fines or imprisonment.
The President urged collaboration among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches to ensure smooth integration of digital policing and court systems as part of a broader effort to enhance transparency and restore order on roads and at ports of entry.