The Guyana Police Force has intensified enforcement against dangerous driving, with multiple motorists charged, fined, and brought before the courts this week following offences captured by traffic cameras.
These actions form part of the continued rollout of the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), deployed in partnership between the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) and Guyana Police Force, which utilises automated cameras and data-driven monitoring to identify traffic breaches and support enforcement actions through the courts.
On Wednesday, several drivers appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court and the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer charges of dangerous driving. The matters were heard by Magistrate Abigail Gibbs and Magistrate S. Lallram, respectively.
Before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs:
* Junior McKenzie, driver of minibus BAF 6744, was charged with two counts of Dangerous Driving and fined $100,000.
* Orin Harper, driver of minibus BPP 3825, faced two counts of Dangerous Driving and was fined $100,000.
* Hemraj Ramfal, driver of minibus BAE 7621, pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of $150,000. The matter was adjourned to February 26, 2026, for statements.
* Haraish Looknauth (BAC 2361), Cylus Gibson (BAE 3131), Mike McGarrell (BAJ 4071), and Keshav Lachman (BAH 8423) were each fined $50,000 for Dangerous Driving.
Several matters were adjourned due to the absence of defendants, including those involving Odinga McDonald, Dasrat Mirchand, and Kelvin Hardy, all drivers of minibuses. These cases were rescheduled for February 3, 2026.
Before Magistrate S. Lallram:
* Trevor Peters (BZZ 9177) and Mahadeo Mangra (BAM 3367) were each fined $50,000 or 10 weeks’ imprisonment.
* Leroy Jonas, driver of minibus BAL 5912, faced two counts of Dangerous Driving and was fined $100,000 or 20 weeks’ imprisonment. His driver’s licence was suspended for six months.
Two defendants, Hensley Alleyne (BAC 8810) and Raymond Clement (BAK 1075), were absent when their matters were called.
The Traffic Department have also indicated that additional cases relating to unpaid speeding tickets detected through the SRIS traffic camera system are expected to come before the courts. Motorists are reminded that failure to attend court when summoned may result in further legal consequences, including the issuance of warrants.
The Traffic Department reiterated that dangerous driving, including third-lane violations and offences detected via traffic cameras, puts lives at risk and will be met with firm action. Motorists are urged to obey traffic laws, respect lane discipline, and drive responsibly.
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