A formal public advisory has been issued by the Traffic Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), calling on all local business owners, commercial operators and private citizens to immediately stop the unlawful practice of blocking public parking spots and roadways with makeshift objects. The common tactic of reserving parking spaces through placing traffic cones, chairs, stools, buckets and other random items on public roads and curbs has grown more widespread in recent times, prompting law enforcement to step in to protect public access rights.
In its statement, the RGPF emphasized that public road infrastructure is designed exclusively for the free, safe and equal movement of all road users. No individual or private entity has the right to appropriate sections of public roads or curbs to reserve parking for commercial or personal use, a practice that infringes on the broader public’s right to unobstructed access to shared public space.
The advisory also cited clear legal backing for the crackdown, referencing Section 78(5) of the Road Traffic Act, outlined in Cap. 289A of Volume 12 of the 2010 Continuous Revised Edition of the Laws of Grenada. The legislation explicitly states that only the official road licensing authority and other authorized government agencies are permitted to install, place or mark any traffic signs, barriers or directional devices on or adjacent to any public road. Any unapproved placement of makeshift barricades, personal furniture, or commercial signage therefore counts as a direct violation of Grenadian road law.
The RGPF is urging all affected business establishments and local residents to proactively remove all unauthorized obstructions from public roads and curbs without delay, and to discontinue the practice of reserving parking spaces permanently. Law enforcement officials noted that public cooperation is a critical component of maintaining safe road conditions, ensuring unimpeded traffic flow, and preserving orderly, accessible public spaces that can be enjoyed equally by all members of the Grenadian community.