In a comprehensive move to enhance roadway safety, Guyana’s Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh unveiled a multi-faceted infrastructure initiative during Monday’s 2026 national budget address to the National Assembly. The centerpiece involves the procurement and installation of 8,000 speed governors on commercial trucks throughout the country, designed to mechanically restrict vehicle speeds and reduce accidents.
The ambitious program extends beyond speed regulation to address persistent parking challenges. Minister Singh announced plans to construct dedicated parking facilities specifically for heavy-duty vehicles, with initial sites capable of accommodating over 390 trucks. This measure directly targets the longstanding issue of large vehicles parking along public roadways, which has contributed to traffic congestion and safety hazards.
Complementing these physical interventions, the government will implement a sophisticated automated enforcement system. The integrated safe road intelligence network will utilize advanced camera technology and radar speed detection equipment to enable real-time offense identification and automated citation issuance. This technological approach represents a significant modernization of Guyana’s traffic management capabilities, moving from manual enforcement to continuous electronic monitoring.
The coordinated strategy addresses both behavioral and infrastructural aspects of road safety, representing one of the most comprehensive transportation safety initiatives recently undertaken by the Guyanese government. The measures respond to growing concerns about commercial vehicle operations and their impact on public safety and traffic flow across the nation’s transportation network.