Cruising drivers and excessive double lines

Jun 14, 2011 Letters

Dear Editor,
I was under the impression that according to the laws of Guyana, motorists are required to drive on the left hand side of the road leaving the right hand side clear for overtaking vehicles. There is a disturbing trend that has been developed, and is now firmly entrenched in the majority of drivers’ minds, that they can cruise on the right hand side of the road.
If a driver wants to overtake, he cannot do so these days in the permitted way, but rather is forced to undertake. This practise can lead to all manner of accidents and contributes to road rage. It is important that once drivers are driving below the allowable speed limit, they must drive on the left hand side of the road; and this should be enforced by the Police. I have witnessed many times where the Police themselves undertake to pass, demonstrating an ignorance of the law and contributing to road lawlessness.
We are now also developing a culture of joy drivers who drive the road just for the sake of driving, some people drive around looking at fancy houses, etc., totally oblivious to other drivers who have serious business to attend. Perhaps it is time that the authorities consider implementing a law that charges drivers for driving too slow.
If there is a law for driving too fast then there should also be a law for driving too slow. This is not an unusual law, and can be found in many parts of the world. A driver should be ticketed if she/he is blocking traffic for no good reason or creating a road hazard.
There is a huge economic cost a country suffers if its roadways are impeded due to inconsiderate slow drivers who drive way below the speed limit.
Also, whoever is responsible for authorizing the drawing of double lines on the East Bank Road needs to get their heads examined, the logic behind the excessive double lines is simply stupid.
R. Persaud

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