On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) announced that two of five motorists charged with dangerous driving following detection by the newly implemented Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) have been convicted and ordered to pay a combined total of GY$80,000 in fines.
The two convicted offenders are Vivian Paul and Jamal Grant. Grant, who was operating a hired vehicle marked HD 4455, faced a single count of dangerous driving and received a GY$30,000 fine, with a default sentence of six weeks in prison if the penalty is not paid. Paul, the driver of private motor vehicle PVV 9064, was also charged with one count of dangerous driving, and was fined GY$50,000 for the offense.
Three other accused motorists are still going through the legal process. Leslie Wood, driver of hired car HD 3551, is facing two counts of dangerous driving, and his court hearing has been adjourned until June 10, 2026. Mohamed Adouhedia, the registered owner of vehicle PAK 2919, faces one dangerous driving charge, while Allison James, the driver of the same vehicle, has been charged with three counts of the offense. James’ case has also been adjourned to the same June court date.
Developed as a collaborative project between the GPF and Guyana’s National Data Management Authority (NDMA), the SRIS is designed to transform how traffic law enforcement is carried out across the country. Unlike traditional enforcement methods that rely on officer observations, the system uses AI-enabled cameras to capture high-definition video footage of dangerous driving violations. All captured footage is reviewed by specially trained law enforcement personnel before being submitted as evidence in magistrate court proceedings. Per Guyanese traffic law, dangerous driving is classified as a non-ticketable offense that requires formal prosecution rather than an on-the-spot fine.
In an official statement released alongside the announcement, the GPF highlighted that the deployment of SRIS has already delivered measurable improvements to the force’s ability to crack down on reckless road behavior. “Since its introduction, the system has significantly strengthened the GPF’s ability to detect, document, and prosecute dangerous driving, with additional matters currently at various stages of review and preparation for court,” the statement read.
Dangerous driving is defined as any operation of a motor vehicle that puts other road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and other drivers, as well as public and private property at unreasonable risk of harm. It is widely recognized as one of the leading contributors to road fatalities and serious injuries in Guyana.
The police force reiterated that it will maintain strict, consistent enforcement action against anyone found violating dangerous driving laws, supported by the new technology. As part of a public safety outreach accompanying the announcement, motorists across the country are being reminded to exercise caution behind the wheel, follow all posted traffic regulations, and prioritize the safety of everyone sharing the road network.