The Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department has recorded a total of 59 fatal accidents for the year so far, which represents a “slight” decrease when compared with the same period last year.
“So far for this year we are observing 59 fatal accidents as compared to 61 last year, so there is a slight decrease,” Traffic Chief, Superintendent Dennis Stephen said on Tuesday during his appearance on the Force’s weekly Police and You programme.
According to Stephen, speeding is one of the main contributing factors to road accidents. “The law may specify a certain speed limit but it is your responsibility to drive at a safe speed [so] that if you encounter any situation you must be able to stop without causing any injuries to yourself or any road users,” he said.