A total of 596 traffic offences, most of them being speeding, were reported during the period June 1st-14th, 2024 by traffic ranks on the Corentyne, Regional Division 6.
This was disclosed by the Guyana Police Force.
For the 14-day period, 181 cases of speeding were recorded. This was followed by 51 cases of failing to produce a driver’s license and 45 cases of unlit motor vehicle rear. Forty-three were also recorded for unlit motor vehicle front.
The other cases included but were not limited to these:
One case each was recorded for the following: carrying a pillion rider without a safety helmet; breach of condition attached to prescribed fitness; breach of road service license; interrupting the free flow of traffic; motor vehicle causing obstruction
Two cases were recorded for the following: crossing solid double yellow lines; no reflecting mirror; window blinds; uninsured motor vehicle; and obscured ID mark front
Three cases were recorded for the following: the use of handheld mobile phones while driving; dangerous driving; and careless driving
11 cases of driving a motorcycle without wearing a safety helmet
23 cases of driving a motor vehicle without wearing a seat belt
17 cases of breach of condition of provisional license
Nine cases of unlicensed motor vehicle
16 cases of conduct of driver
Eight cases of stopping within 30 feet of a corner
Ten cases of no parking brakes
Seven cases of driving a motor vehicle while alcohol level exceeded the prescribed limit
20 cases of faulty packing of load
25 cases of driving an uncertified motor vehicle
Nine cases of breach of insurance
Nine cases of unlicensed driver
17 cases of leaving motor vehicle in a dangerous position
Seven cases of carrying more persons than the permitted number
2 cases of prohibition of tinted glass
10 cases of untidy driver
Four obscured ID mark rear
Seven cases of failure to obtain a road service license
Five cases of no ID mark (front)
Five cases of maintenance of tyre
