E-ticket system issues 42,000 speeding tickets
-Gov’t pushes culture of road safety
Guyana’s new electronic road safety enforcement system has racked up 42,000 speeding tickets since its rollout, marking one of the most significant shifts in local traffic management.
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali shared the update on Wednesday evening, highlighting how the upgraded platform is changing the way traffic offences are detected, processed, and paid for. Out of the total tickets issued so far, 10,000 have already been paid online, signalling a major shift in how Guyanese drivers are responding to penalties. The President noted that more people are now settling fines electronically, without having to visit any office.
The administration is also moving to strengthen transparency. As part of that push, the government will start publishing the names of persons with the highest number of unpaid traffic offences. According to the President, the system can only succeed if there is widespread compliance, and improving accountability is key.
The electronic ticketing platform forms part of a broader modernisation effort within law enforcement. This includes smart police vehicles outfitted with licence plate recognition, real-time data systems to track violations, automatic processing of tickets, and digital links between the police, courts, and revenue agencies. By cutting out manual tasks, the system reduces errors, speeds up enforcement, and limits discretionary interventions.
With speeding still one of the leading causes of fatal accidents in Guyana, authorities stress that the objective is not only to penalise offenders but to reshape driving habits. The system is expected to expand further with more cameras, sensors, smart patrols, and digital checkpoints being installed across the country.
Government officials expect compliance to rise steadily as drivers become more accustomed to the system and as automated monitoring tightens nationwide.
