The Government is moving to tighten road safety enforcement through a new digital system that will track the behaviour of drivers across Guyana, as part of a broader push to clamp down on traffic offences and improve public safety.In a statement, the Attorney General’s Chambers said it will spearhead the creation of a national digital registry containing “crucial information of road users,” including licensing details and their history of traffic-related offences. The initiative forms part of the Government’s wider “Safe Country” agenda, which has been highlighted in recent pronouncements by President Dr. Irfaan Ali.According to the Chambers, the registry will not operate in isolation. Instead, it will be accessible to multiple state agencies, including the judiciary, law enforcement, and prosecutorial bodies, allowing for more coordinated and efficient enforcement of traffic laws.Officials explained that the system is expected to strengthen the application of existing penalties, particularly the Demerit Point System, which allows for the suspension or revocation of driver’s licences for serious offences such as drunken driving and motor manslaughter. Beyond enforcement, the Government is also preparing to update the legal framework governing road use. The Attorney General’s Chambers indicated that a new set of legislative amendments is ready, targeting persistent issues such as noise nuisance, especially from vehicles, and littering in public spaces.While the statement did not provide a timeline for rollout, it underscored that the measures are part of a sustained effort to make roadways and public spaces safer.The move signals a shift toward data-driven policing and accountability on the roads, with authorities aiming to ensure that repeat offenders are more easily identified and penalised under the law.
