Tickets will be issued soon to errant road users who have been caught by the now operational e-ticketing system that is being piloted by the government.
According to a press release posted on President Irfaan Ali’s Facebook page, on the first day of testing, the system was able to record close to 10,000 vehicles traversing the new Mandela-Eccles highway, with approximately 1,500 users committing traffic violations, such as speeding and not wearing seatbelts.
The release said tickets would be issued within the next few weeks, while noting that the system is expected to be expanded to many busy areas, removing the need for police officers to monitor traffic and write and process tickets for traffic violations.
“The system, which has been in development for several months, uses cameras and other technology to accurately monitor traffic, check speeds, and read licence plates for Guyanese vehicles. The system can also flag any traffic offenders and automatically issue and email traffic tickets to the driver based on customisable parameters,” it explained.
The release added that automated generation and dispatch of e-tickets are expected to improve the efficiency with which fines and penalties are enforced, as well as contribute to the modernisation of the Guyana Police Police Force (GPF) in carrying out its mandate to ensure public order and safety.
“The system will also improve coordination and collaboration among agencies involved in traffic ticket processing, such as the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Revenue Authority, and other governmental agencies,” it said.
This system, which operates 24 hours a day, is expected to encourage drivers to follow traffic laws, promote greater driver discipline on the roads and lower the number of accidents caused by dangerous and reckless driving.
