Georgetown: The Guyana Police Force (GPF) announced that it continues its traffic enforcement, unto April 13, 2015, there have been a total of thirty (30) road fatalities, compared to thirty one (31) for the corresponding period last year.
The police added that while the statistics indicate a decrease in accidents overall during the past two weeks, they are encouraging motorists to be extra vigilant on the roadways in light of schools being re-opened and to adhere to the five Cs – Care, Caution, Common Sense, Courtesy and Consideration.
During the period April 5 to 11, 2015, a number of cases were made against motorists for breaching the traffic laws.
These include:
Speeding 706
Driving Under the Influence 50
Breach of Condition of Road Service Licence 29
Careless Driving 09
Dangerous Driving 18
Failure to wear safety helmet 05
Failure to wear seat belt 31
Prohibition of the use of hand held mobile phone 16
Failure to adhere to siren 31
So far, nine persons have been charged for the soliciting of passengers (touting).
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