President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that the recently implemented Electronic Ticketing System (E-Ticketing), which is powered by Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) has already led to a dramatic reduction in speeding incidents, crediting the system’s success as a step toward safer roads and more accountable driving behaviour across Guyana.Guyana cultural tours
Addressing residents of Goed Fortuin Housing Scheme, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), the Head of State reminded that within the first 12 hours following the system’s launch, a total of 259 violations for speeding, 29 breaches for driving without a seatbelt, and one for driving while using a mobile hand-held device were detected.
According to the President, that number has now dropped to an average of 98 violations per day, demonstrating the immediate impact of technology in promoting road discipline and saving lives.
“The traffic cameras for the e-tickets, it’s not to give people tickets, it’s to save lives, it’s to ensure people do what is right. And we’re going to expand that ticketing, electronic ticketing system here on the highway in Region Three to keep you safe, your children safe, your family safe”.
“From 275 plus to 98 since the introduction of this system. And that is what we said when we said we want technology to aid development. So here in your communities, although you can’t raise these challenges, I am telling you that a safe community, safe country project will be expanded even more within this NDC,” President Ali assured.
Further to improved security, the Guyanese Leader announced that CCTV camera systems and smart outposts to support 24-hour community policing will be installed in the Region soon. Additionally, street lights will be installed in every street and strategic access points.Guyana cultural tours
“So, I want to assure you that whether you are from Parfait or Goed Fortuin or the surrounding areas in this NDC, that we have launched a program through which we’ll be putting lights on every single street, every single pole, in every single street and on every highway. Not only are we going to put the lights, we’re going to continue putting cameras in all strategic areas for the security and safety of people,” he added.
Speeding or using a mobile phone while driving attracts a fine of $7,500 each time the offence is committed.
Additionally, failure to wear a seat belt is an offence which carries a fine of $7500 for 1st offender and $10,000 for second offender while dangerous driving is fined at $25,000–$50,000 for first offence; $75,000 or license suspension for repeat offenders.
Failure to pay the ticket, according to existing laws, could result in a drivers’ licence being disqualified until the payment is made.
