Traffic wardens proposed to assist cops

If passed by the National Assembly, an amendment to the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act could see the appointments of traffic wardens to issue tickets and perform other traffic policing duties.

Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee on Thursday tabled the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill which proposes the appointments of traffic wardens to issue tickets and perform similar duties to that of a member of the Guyana Police Force, pursuant to section 8 of the Summary Jurisdiction (Procedure) Act, Cap.10:02.

The bill, according to its explanatory memorandum, seeks to amend the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act, Cap 51:02, by the insertion of a