The Guyana Police Force has ramped up enforcement against dangerous driving, resulting in multiple motorists being charged, fined, and brought before the courts this week for offenses captured by traffic cameras, including speeding and third-lane violations.
These measures are part of the continued rollout of the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), a joint initiative of the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) and the Guyana Police Force, which employs automated cameras and data-driven monitoring to identify traffic violations and support legal action through the courts.
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, several drivers appeared at Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court #2 and Georgetown Magistrate’s Court #7 to respond to charges of Dangerous Driving, presided over by Her Worship Ms. Abigail Gibbs and Her Worship Ms. S. Lallram, respectively.
Notable Cases before Her Worship Ms. Abigail Gibbs:
Junior McKenzie (Minibus BAF 6744): Charged with two counts of Dangerous Driving; fined $100,000.
Orin Harper (Minibus BPP 3825): Faced two counts of Dangerous Driving; fined $100,000.
Hemraj Ramfal (Minibus BAE 7621): Pleaded not guilty; granted bail of $150,000; matter adjourned to February 26, 2026, for statements.
Haraish Looknauth (BAC 2361), Cylus Gibson (BAE 3131), Mike McGarrell (BAJ 4071), and Keshav Lachman (BAH 8423): Each fined $50,000 for Dangerous Driving.
Several cases were adjourned due to the absence of defendants, including those involving Odinga McDonald, Dasrat Mirchand, and Kelvin Hardy, all drivers of minibuses; these cases are rescheduled for February 3, 2026.
Cases before Her Worship Ms. S. Lallram:
Trevor Peters (BZZ 9177) and Mahadeo Mangra (BAM 3367): Each fined $50,000 or face 10 weeks’ imprisonment.
Leroy Jonas (Minibus BAL 5912): Faced two counts of Dangerous Driving; fined $100,000 or 20 weeks’ imprisonment; driver’s license suspended for six months.
Hensley Alleyne (BAC 8810) and Raymond Clement (BAK 1075) were absent when their cases were called.
The Traffic Department has indicated that further cases concerning unpaid speeding tickets identified through the SRIS traffic camera system are expected to come before the courts. Motorists are reminded that failing to attend court when summoned may lead to additional legal repercussions, including the issuance of warrants.
The Traffic Department reiterated that dangerous driving, particularly third-lane violations and offenses detected via traffic cameras, endangers lives and will be met with stringent action. Motorists are urged to adhere to traffic laws, maintain lane discipline, and drive responsibly.
