Gov’t exploring use of speed governors for public transportation and trucks

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has disclosed that his administration is exploring the implementation of speed governors on public transportation and trucks as part of a broader strategy to address the daily accidents on the country’s roadways.

In his ‘In the Seat’ interview, President Ali spoke on recent efforts to improve traffic management.

“We are exploring the use of governors and to see what additional changes in legislation will be required for the use of the governors,” the Head of State stated.

According to research, a speed governor, also known as a speed limiter, is a device that controls a vehicle’s speed by regulating the fuel or airflow to the engine.

The Guyanese Leader added that the government is assessing the legislative changes necessary for the use of these devices, which are expected to complement existing measures such as speed warning systems and electronic ticketing.

Furthermore, Dr. Ali emphasised that public education remains a critical pillar in the government’s road safety strategy.

As a result, he said that Cabinet has given the green light for a consultancy contract to be signed to enhance awareness and promote accountability among road users.

“But public education also [includes] holding all the stakeholders accountable, not only the Police but holding road users accountable too,” the President asserted.

The Guyanese Leader, during his ‘In the Seat’ interview.

He added, “That is why we’re now going to use the body cam. We're investing in body cams and the legislation in terms of the use of and the importance of body cam evidence when persons are being charged so that it builds accountability, [and] it builds transparency.”

Furthermore, Dr. Ali also cited infrastructure development as a significant factor in improving road safety.

The President pointed to the Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway as an example of how expanding and opening new roadways has helped to ease traffic congestion and reduce accident risks.

While acknowledging progress, such as thousands of road users being charged for traffic offenses, Dr. Ali admitted that road safety remains a “major challenge.”