In a decisive move to address what he characterized as pervasive ‘lawlessness’ on the nation’s roadways, President Irfaan Ali announced a comprehensive technological integration plan for traffic enforcement. The initiative, unveiled during his address at the Guyana Police Force’s 2026 Annual Officers’ Conference, centers on merging the driver demerit system with the existing e-ticketing platform.
Dr. Ali detailed that this technologically-driven mechanism will empower authorities to systematically pursue drivers who evade paying traffic fines, with supporting legislation to be enacted to formalize the process. The President emphasized that the integration represents a strategic shift towards automated, data-driven law enforcement, aiming to eliminate human error and increase accountability.
Further expanding on technological advancements, President Ali highlighted the imminent implementation of the police force’s e-case filing and management systems. This digital infrastructure is expected to resolve chronic administrative issues including missing, misplaced, and significantly delayed case files, thereby streamlining judicial processes.
‘Technology is here and it will be utilized optimally in the Guyana Police Force,’ President Ali asserted, signaling a new era of digital policing aimed at enhancing public safety and regulatory compliance on Guyana’s transportation networks.