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Was approval granted for these vehicles to have tinted windows?
Dear Editor,
It would appear that the laws governing the tint on vehicles are being applied selectively. A few months ago, a retired Assistant Commissioner of police wrote extensively on this issue. A couple of days ago driving on the Essequibo Coast Public Road, I was stopped by a Traffic Policeman.
This young Constable was very polite while he was asking me to produce my documents, but after I had done so to his satisfaction and was about to drive off, a heavily tinted Toyota Land Cruiser approached from the opposite direction but the Traffic Rank did not stop this vehicle.
From about six feet away, it was difficult to say if the driver was male or female, the ethnicity of the person nor the number of persons in this vehicle.
While I understand that persons can make application to the Home Affairs Ministry to have their vehicle tinted, but it is difficult to understand the level of tint attached to so many vehicles. The question is if all of these vehicles had applied and approval granted.
I do not know how the police working on the road would know the level of tint allowed and if the vehicles stopped have the necessary approval in writing, but most of these heavily tinted vehicles are owned by the wealthy and privileged and who see themselves above the law and they are being allowed to feel so by some members of the Guyana Police Force.
There is also the case of the speed gun and the breathalyzer equipment. Is there an instrument to do on the spot test.
If the laws are there and a decision is made not to enforce them, then so be it, but with the rising crime rate, persons must be able to identify not only the colour and make of a vehicle, but also the driver and occupants, taking into consideration number plates can easily be faked.
Quite recently there was a protest by some Mini Bus Drivers, who felt they are being targeted by the Police. I think they have a story, but there are some reckless minibus drivers who are hell bent on breaking the law and they are also some good Policemen who are very keen in upholding the law.
Archie W. Cordis
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