HGP Nightly News – The Guyana Police Force says more dangerous drivers are being brought before the courts as traffic cameras and digital enforcement tools continue to strengthen how serious road offences are detected and prosecuted.
In a statement, the Traffic Department said several motorists recently appeared before the Georgetown and Sparendaam Magistrates’ Courts to answer dangerous driving charges, as authorities continue to target unsafe behaviour on the roads.
Among the matters heard in Georgetown before Magistrate Lallaram were charges against Vivian Paul, the driver of hire car HD 4455, who was fined $30,000 for one count of dangerous driving, with six weeks’ imprisonment in default. Leslie Wood, the driver of hire car HD 3551, was charged with two counts of dangerous driving, with the matter adjourned to June 10, 2026.
Also before the court were Mohamed Adouhedia, driver of motor car PAK 2919, who was charged with one count of dangerous driving, and Allison James, also listed as driver of motor car PAK 2919, who was charged with three counts of dangerous driving. That matter was likewise adjourned to June 10.
At the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Gibbs, Jamal Grant, the driver of motor car PVV 9064, was charged with one count of dangerous driving and fined $50,000.
Police said these cases were identified and advanced through the courts with support from the Safe Road Intelligent System, or SRIS, a joint initiative involving the National Data Management Authority and the Guyana Police Force. The system uses high-definition video footage to capture traffic violations, which are then reviewed by trained personnel and prepared as evidence for court proceedings.
Authorities noted that dangerous driving is not a ticketable offence and must instead be prosecuted before a magistrate. In that regard, the SRIS is being credited with helping law enforcement better detect, document and pursue serious traffic breaches that place motorists, pedestrians and property at risk.
The Traffic Department said more such cases are currently under review and being prepared for court, as the use of evidence-based enforcement continues to expand. Police are also warning that dangerous driving will continue to be met with firm action and are urging motorists to obey traffic laws and put the safety of all road users first.
