Police intensify traffic checks

THE ROYAL St.Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said its Traffic Department has increased a crack down on transgressors, and is conducting routine traffic checks at strategic locations throughout the country. In a release, it said these proactive measures, under the leadership of Superintendent of Police, Joel James, are in response to numerous reports of various infractions on public roads.

“These proactive measures are aimed at ensuring that all drivers comply with traffic laws, thereby fostering a safer road environment for all,” the police release states.

It said the department has received multiple complaints concerning infractions such as excessive noise from loud music, improper registration plates, non-compliant registration plate specifications, various issues with trailers, vehicle tint specifications, improper registration of motor vehicles, and breaches related to the capacity of public service and goods vehicles, among others.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance road safety, the RSVGPF in its release also said the Traffic Department is urging all drivers to strictly adhere to the traffic laws and regulations of St.Vincent and the Grenadines. It references Spt James as stating that “road safety is a shared responsibility, and the well-being of our citizens and visitors depends not only on law enforcement but also on the cooperation of every road user”.

It said as well that the Traffic Department remains dedicated to maintaining order on the nation’s roads and will continue to enforce traffic laws vigorously.

On Thursday, March 19, 2025, a passenger in an omnibus that was leaving Kingstown, related to SEARCHLIGHT that the bus which operating on the Georgetown/Kingstown route was pulled off the road and the driver ordered to take the van with its passengers, into the yard of the Central Police Station. The passenger said on inquiring, they were informed that the problem was a defective tire.

“Did it require that all the passengers be inconvenienced for that?” the commuter queried.

“ The vans all park at Little Tokyo; the police have access to the vans there,” the passenger added.

Vans, with music blaring were also found on the roads transporting regular passengers, and taking students to the Inter-Secondary Schools Athletics Meet at Diamond.

The police stated in their release that “All drivers are encouraged to comply with the regulations to avoid penalties and contribute to the safety and security of our roads”.