The Government has announced that it is moving to establish a Digital Registry of road users that will provide full access to Driver’s information, including previous accidents or any other road traffic related offences, to relevant agencies.

In announcing the move, Attorney General Anil Nandlall said, the initiative is part of the Government’s plan to ensure the country’s roadways and public places are safe

When the registry is updated, full access will be given to the Judiciary, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Prison Service, the Guyana Revenue Authority and other agencies.

Mr. Nandlall said in line with the President’s directives, his office will be working with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Guyana Police Force, and the Ministry of Public Service and Government Efficiency to bring the registry on stream.

“This measure will allow for greater and more efficient enforcement of our road traffic legislative farmwork specifically the diligent enforcement of penalties such as the demerit points system that authorizes the suspension or revocation of driver licensees for different categories such as drunken driven and motor manslaughter,” Mr. Nandlall noted.

Additionally, Mr.  Nandlall said his office is ready with a new wave of legislative amendments to the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act and related legislation to address issues such a noise nuisance, which will include noise from motor vehicles, and littering in public places.

“These measures forms part of the government’s continued efforts to enhance public safety in Guyana especially on our roadways and public spaces,” Mr. Nandlall noted.

The Attorney General said the Registry is a necessary step, adding that the data of previous convictions and offences are manually stored currently.

It was explained that the updated legislation and new measures will see more license being suspended and or revoked, in keeping with the law and commensurate with the offence committed.

“This will obviously allow the law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities and relevant supporting agencies to make decisions and enforce them as prescribed by the law.
Mr. Nandlall noted.

The AG said amendments have also been drafted to ensure stiff penalties for many of the offences.  

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