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Over the past two weekends, 14 – 16 and 21 – 24 January, the RCIPS has been conducting targeted traffic operations in the Eastern Districts in response to concerns from members of the public of excessive speeding and other unsafe driving in East End and North Side, particularly during the weekend.

Over the two weekends 79 persons were prosecuted for various driving offenses. 69 persons were ticketed for speeding, while 2 persons were found to be travelling at speeds exceeding twice the speed limit, and warned for intended prosecution for dangerous driving. In addition, 3 persons were arrested for DUI; additionally, there were also persons prosecutions for careless driving, excessive tint, driving without being qualified, driving with expired registration and driving with no insurance.

“These targeted operations will continue going forward as part of our overall strategy to reduce unsafe driving behavior across the islands,” says Acting Superintendent Brad Ebanks. “As the numbers show, there are many motorists who continue to speed and drive dangerously in these areas. They should be warned that our officers are out and will prosecute them if they are caught breaking the law.”

“Although the speed limit is higher in several areas in the Eastern Districts than in other parts of the island, that still does not give drivers license to exceed it excessively,” says Inspector Dwayne Jones. “It is also important for persons to remember that there are several residential areas in East End and North Side and speed limits do change from time to time. Therefore, motorists should ensure they are paying attention to speed limit signs and obeying them. Doing so is for your own safety, and the safety of everyone who lives in, works in, and visits the area.”

The targeted operations continue in the future.