Motorists caught speeding and flouting lane discipline by traffic cameras are facing stiff penalties, including $150,000 bail, suspended driver’s licences, heavy fines and jail sentences, as the Guyana Police Force intensifies enforcement using automated monitoring systems.
Several drivers were charged and prosecuted this week after offences were detected by the Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS), an automated traffic-enforcement programme operated by the Guyana Police Force in collaboration with the National Data Management Authority. The system uses camera surveillance and data analytics to identify breaches and support prosecutions in the courts.
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, multiple motorists appeared before the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court No. 2 and the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court No. 7 on charges of dangerous driving. The matters were heard by Magistrates Abigail Gibbs and S. Lallram.
Before Magistrate Gibbs, Junior McKenzie, driver of minibus BAF 6744, was fined $100,000 after being charged with two counts of dangerous driving. Orin Harper, driver of minibus BPP 3825, was also fined $100,000 for two counts of the same offence.
Hemraj Ramfal, driver of minibus BAE 7621, pleaded not guilty to two counts of dangerous driving and was granted bail in the sum of $150,000. His matter was adjourned to Feb. 26, 2026, for statements.
Haraish Looknauth (BAC 2361), Cylus Gibson (BAE 3131), Mike McGarrell (BAJ 4071) and Keshav Lachman (BAH 8423) were each fined $50,000 after being convicted of dangerous driving.
Several matters were adjourned owing to the absence of defendants, including cases involving Odinga McDonald, Dasrat Mirchand and Kelvin Hardy, all minibus drivers. Those cases were rescheduled for Feb. 3, 2026.
Before Magistrate Lallram, Trevor Peters (BZZ 9177) and Mahadeo Mangra (BAM 3367) were each fined $50,000 or ordered to serve 10 weeks’ imprisonment. Leroy Jonas, driver of minibus BAL 5912, was fined $100,000 or sentenced to 20 weeks’ imprisonment on two counts of dangerous driving. His driver’s licence was suspended for six months.
Two defendants, Hensley Alleyne (BAC 8810) and Raymond Clement (BAK 1075), were absent when their matters were called.
Police said more cases linked to unpaid speeding tickets detected through the SRIS traffic camera network are expected to reach the courts, warning that failure to attend court may result in warrants being issued.
The Traffic Department said dangerous driving — including speeding, third-lane violations and other offences captured by traffic cameras — poses a serious threat to public safety and will continue to be met with strict enforcement, urging motorists to comply with traffic laws and drive responsibly.