In a notable achievement, fifty percent of over 2,000 traffic tickets issued through Guyana’s new automated electronic ticketing system have already been paid, according to Traffic Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh.
In an interview with the News Room, Singh emphasized that while payments are encouraged, offenders retain the right to contest their tickets in court. “You do have the option to contest too, based on the circumstances at the time,” he stated.
The automated system, launched on April 7, 2025, is currently operational at ten locations and was primarily developed to monitor speeding. It also detects various other offences, including tinted windows, coloured lights, and failure to wear seat belts.
“The CCTV footage is utilized in a court of law as evidence to prove that the offence was committed,” Singh explained. He noted that the system is paving the way for smarter, more remote traffic enforcement. “What it helps us with now is what’s intended in the future—smart traffic management. So, less of us on the road now to portray an image, but more remote monitoring, where when you commit the offence, you are being observed in real time.”
The system is calibrated by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) and is supported by recent amendments to the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act, Chapter 51:02.
For convenience, payments for tickets can be made at any MMG agent nationwide, using the ticket number or by scanning the QR code printed on the ticket.
Other News
Attorney General Warns Against Election Day Interference
