The Guyana Police Force has recorded a significant increase in road deaths since the start of the year.

In response to queries from News Source, the Police Public Relations Department revealed that since the 1st January, a total of 31 persons lost their lives in road accidents and another 13 died in road incidents.

The country has seen an increase in road accidents by more than 100%, when compared to the same period last year.

In a recent statement, Traffic Chief, Superintendent Dennis Stephen issued a call for more responsibility on the country’s roadways.

He said “all road users must be responsible while using the road, drive within the safe rate of speed where you can have total control of your vehicle in event of any danger ahead. Do not drink and drive, and be responsible when you attend social activities because most of our accidents for this year would have been by speeding”.

He noted that speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol remain the leading causes of road accidents in Guyana.

Since the start of the year, more than 300 persons have been charged for driving under the influence, while more than 700 have faced prosecution based on the e-ticketing system, which uses the CCTV camera system.

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