Private security firms were last Saturday warned by the Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) against the use of sirens and flashing lights on their vehicles in violation of the laws of the country.
A release issued by the GPF stated that during a meeting at the Police Officer’s Training Centre, Traffic Chief, Superintendent Dennis Stephen, told the private security firms that, “security vehicles are not considered ‘emergency vehicles’ like those used by the police, fire, and ambulance. Private security services must therefore adhere to all applicable laws and regulations regarding traffic and refrain from operating vehicles with sirens and/or flashing lights.”
