Dear Editor,
Too many people have no consideration when it comes to the roads in Guyana. There is no doubt that some motorists drive like mad people; in fact, they drive in a very suicidal fashion.
However, when Guyanese migrate to, or visit the US and other countries, they learn very quickly to obey the traffic laws, but in Guyana anything goes. Last night I was at the wake of the late Mukeshwar Seelall, the 23-year-old NCN staff member who was struck down by a driver, who fled the scene after the accident. His actions were grossly irresponsible; he demonstrated a total disregard for the well-being of everyone else.
I think it’s about time that the full power of the law was brought to bear on those who drink and drive; drunk drivers are completely irresponsible individuals, and should be handed very severe sentences if convicted. The number of fatalities involved should be taken into account, and there is also need for harsher penalties for these reckless drivers.
People are not listening to the message and others are paying the price, sometimes with their lives. It’s really sad to see talented young people losing their lives in these circumstances. I think there is need for more mobile police officers on the road, especially during off-peak hours. This may not solve all the problems, but motorists will be more cautious when they see police officers on the nation’s roads.
Incidentally, the illegal parking on Sheriff Street near a popular supermarket remains unresolved; it’s unfortunate that police observing these traffic hazards the whole day long continue to do nothing about it.
Yours faithfully,
Amar Singh
