Over the past weekend, the Department of Road Safety, in partnership with the Special Services Unit, conducted a series of traffic enforcement operations which yielded notable results. These operations began on Friday, 24th January 2025, and concluded on Sunday, 26th January 2025, with a particular focus on the Central and Northern Policing Divisions. The outcomes of these exercises are as follows:
• One hundred and seventy-five vehicles were stopped.
• Eight vehicles were searched.
• Fourteen individuals were cautioned.
• Fourteen individuals searched.
• Six vehicles impounded.
• Eight pairs of scissors were seized.
• Fifty-eight tickets were issued.
• Eight full-front windscreen tints were removed.
• Three Individuals were arrested (two for theft and one for possession of a fraudulent driving license.
The force is cautioning vehicle owners against the practice of affixing writings anywhere on the front or rear windscreens as this will obstruct their view of the road.
During the exercise conducted on Sunday, 26th January, officers responded to a report at Vigie Beach concerning a foreign national whose mobile phone had been stolen.
A team of officers were dispatched from the operation. They identified the victim, pursued and successfully apprehended two suspects, in the process the stolen device was also recovered. The matter was referred to the Criminal Investigations Department to continue investigations.
Although the Road Safety Department’s primary role is traffic enforcement and regulation, the foremost duty of every police officer remains the preservation of life and property and the maintenance of law and order. This much was evident on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, when officers conducting routine road safety operations on Brazil Street, Castries, swiftly intervened in another incident of theft involving a visitor. Their prompt response led to the apprehension of another suspect and the recovery of the stolen item. This matter was subsequently referred to the Criminal Investigations Department, reinforcing the police force’s commitment to upholding public safety in all circumstances.
Emphasising that the operation of a motor vehicle is a privilege that is often taken for granted, the RSLPF noted that the law exists to safeguard the rights of everyone while maintaining order within the country.
“By failing to adhere to the law, you place yourself and other road users at risk of serious injury and death,” the RSLPF sated in a press release.
The Department of Road Safety and Traffic Investigations says it remains committed to ensuring that those who flout the law are prevented from continuing this blatant disregard. The RSLPF extends its gratitude to members of the public who adhere to road usage laws and encourages them to continue setting an example as model citizens.