Guyana’s push to improve road safety is showing early results, with more than 51,000 electronic tickets issued since the launch of a technology-driven traffic enforcement system, according to information from the Department of Public Information (DPI).

Traffic Chief Mahendra Singh said the Safe Road Intelligence System (SRIS), introduced on April 1, 2025, marks a shift in how traffic violations are detected and enforced across the country.

Speaking in an interview with the DPI, Singh said the system relies on automated technology designed to reduce human involvement and strengthen transparency.

“This safe road initiative is technologically driven. It is one which has at its core safeguards built in to prevent any biases, any interference, or any form of compromise,” he said.

Authorities reported that more than GYD$205 million (1 USD = 209.25 GYD) has been collected from fines so far, with just over half of the tickets issued already settled.

The system is currently in operation along several major roadways, including the Heroes Highway, the Mandela to Eccles Interlink, the East Coast Public Road and sections of Region Three. 

Singh said these areas have seen a reduction in serious and fatal accidents since the rollout.

While minor crashes continue to occur, he said the decline in more severe incidents suggests that the system is beginning to influence driver behaviour.

However, Singh noted that dangerous driving remains a concern, with some motorists continuing to speed and misuse roadways.

He said many drivers are still willing to take risks, using available road space carelessly or negligently.

The SRIS is intended not only to enforce traffic laws but also to deter unsafe driving over time, as authorities expand the system nationwide.

Officials say the initiative forms part of a broader strategy combining enforcement, public education and technology to improve road safety and reduce traffic fatalities across Guyana.