181 speeding cases recorded in 14 days in Region Six

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