Traffic Operation in Berbice Nets 74 Offences

April 2 2025 – Traffic ranks in Regional Division #6 carried out a successful ‘Operation Safe Road’ exercise in East Berbice yesterday, recording 74 traffic offences during the operation.

The exercise led to the issuance of 39 tickets and the arrest of 35 individuals for various infractions.

According to a press statement issued by the Guyana Police Force, the operation targeted reckless and unsafe driving practices, resulting in charges for a range of traffic violations, including:

• Dangerous driving – 3 cases

• Prohibition of tinted glass – 7 cases

• Crossing double solid lines – 3 cases

• No silencer – 2 cases

• No warning appliance – 1 case

• Using a motor vehicle for an unlicensed purpose – 3 cases

• Use of handheld mobile devices while driving – 5 cases

• Uncertified motor vehicle – 5 cases

• Uninsured motor vehicle – 3 cases

• Unlicensed motor vehicle – 2 cases

• Failure to wear seatbelt – 3 cases

• Unlicensed driver – 1 case

• Speeding – 7 cases

• Failure to produce driver’s licence – 1 case

• Riding a motorcycle without a safety helmet – 8 cases

• Improper conduct of driver – 8 cases

• Using a handheld mobile phone while driving – 4 cases

Authorities have reiterated their commitment to enhancing road safety and reducing reckless driving in the region. The ‘Operation Safe Road’ initiative aims to enforce traffic laws while promoting responsible driving behavior to ensure safer roadways for all users.