Over 259 vehicles captured speeding

Apr 08, 2025 News

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…one clocking 152kM as govt. rolls out automated traffic initiative

Kaieteur News- More than 259 speeding violations were captured on day one of government’s Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS)—a new automated traffic enforcement initiative.

In a statement police said within hours of going live, the system captured a vehicle with license plate PAJ 4671 traveling at 152km/h in the East Coast area. The Guyana Police Force has since sought a summons to prosecute the registered owner, Leon Kyte. Alongside the speeding violation, high-resolution images generated by the system flagged additional concerns, including an obscured ID mark (number plate) and prohibition of tinted glass. The summons will cause the owner to appear on a date and time at a magistrate court of the district, the statement added.

The SRIS uses intelligent software and advanced camera technology to automatically detect traffic violations such as speeding, improper license plate display, and unsafe vehicle modifications. The cameras used in the system are approved and certified by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS), ensuring accuracy and reliability in enforcement.
This initiative forms part of the Government of Guyana’s broader commitment to building safer, smarter, and more sustainable communities through digital innovation and modern infrastructure.

The Guyana Police Force is urging all motorists to observe posted speed limits, ensure their license plates are clearly visible, and maintain vehicles in compliance with national safety standards. The goal of the SRIS is protecting lives, promoting accountability, and creating safer roads for all Guyanese. “While tickets are only automatically issued for speeding, the system can also detect other infractions. In these cases, a summons may be issued for the offending vehicle to be presented to the police for inspection and possible charges,” the police stated. “This system is about saving lives and changing the culture of recklessness on our roads,” said Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh.

 

“Too many lives are lost due to speeding and dangerous driving. We’re not waiting for tragedy to strike—SRIS allows us to take action before it does. We’re urging every road user to take this seriously.” According to the police, vehicle owners are legally responsible for any violation captured by SRIS, even if they were not the driver at the time. It is critical that all registration information on file with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is accurate and up to date.

The Guyana Police Force and the GRA are calling on all vehicle owners to review and update their contact and ownership records without delay to avoid complications or potential charges. Updates can be made quickly and easily using the new GRA “Padna” app, which allows users to manage their vehicle details from their mobile devices.

Government last week announced the launch of what it described as a cutting-edge automated speed  ticketing system as part of stepped up efforts toward enhancing road safety and reducing speeding incidents nationwide. The state-of-the-art system, powered by advanced speed cameras and radar speed signs connected to cloud-based infrastructure, will detect and ticket speeding violations, ensuring seamless and fair enforcement of traffic laws, the Department of Public Information had said in a statement.

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasised the importance of this initiative, stating, “As our country expands and embraces new infrastructure, we must also adopt advanced technologies that enhance safety and accountability. The automated speed enforcement system, combined with real-time traffic monitoring, represents a critical step forward in ensuring compliance with traffic laws, reducing accidents, and ultimately saving lives.”

This system is fully automated and autonomous, ensuring impartial and consistent enforcement. No manual intervention is possible, making it impossible for offenders to manipulate or bypass fines. All violations must either be paid or contested in court. To enhance convenience, the government has partnered with MMG to enable direct payment of fines via its platform. Additionally, violations will soon be accessible in the GRA’s “Padna” app, allowing drivers to easily check and process payments online.

Speeding has become a major cause of road fatalities in Guyana, and with the rapid expansion of highways and road networks, ensuring compliance with traffic laws has never been more crucial, the DPI statement read. Government had also promised to launch a nationwide public awareness campaign to educate drivers on how the system works, what to expect, and how to comply.  The introduction of the system is coming at a time when  the Guyana Police Force continues to struggle manage the roadways here. This newspaper reported recently that there were 19 road deaths between January 1, and March 5, 2025, of these, 13 were occurred within a mere one-week span. Last year, amendments were made to Motor Vehicles, and Road Traffic Act to bring about the utilisation of 24-hour surveillance cameras on major roadways into law.

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