The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has announced a major increase in traffic enforcement activities as authorities respond to a worrying spike in collisions and fatal road accidents across the island.
Beginning immediately, police officers will intensify roadside checks and expand stop-and-search operations during both daytime and nighttime hours. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to promote responsible driving and ensure stricter compliance with national traffic laws.
According to the Police Administration, officers will be targeting unlicensed and uninsured vehicles, mechanical defects, and other breaches of the Vehicles and Road Traffic Regulations. Motorists are urged to confirm that their vehicles are fully roadworthy and that all documentation is current.
Drivers are also being reminded to obey posted speed limits and exercise heightened caution on the roadways, particularly as police work to address behaviors linked to serious accidents.
The administration is appealing to the public for patience and cooperation as these operations may occasionally slow traffic or cause brief disruptions. However, officials say the inconvenience is a small price to pay compared to the loss of life and injury seen in recent months.
Police officials thanked residents for their continued support and emphasized that improving road safety is a shared responsibility.
Police supposed to always be on the roads but in recent years you can hardly find them just chilling on the road ways watching traffic
Police on the road doesn’t matter. People speeding cross police and they just relaxed…. Tickets won’t stop people from speeding…
The recent road fatalities are raising great concerns right now! We’ve been seeing too much people crashing and losing their lives all because they can’t wait or take their time. Life is not GTA or need for speed
They should widen roads because many accidents can be avoided.
Hopefully this push leads to safer roads, not just a short-term spike in checkpoints.
Police.always behind time
Something shouldn’t have to happen for something to happen. Lets be proactive rather than reactive
Lord, traffic about to mash up now. But we’ll deal with it if it means fewer accidents.
Police must enforce the law fairly. Target everyone not just young drivers or certain areas.
There’s a better way to manage this but when a civilian gives their input we get shut down and are told a lot of other thingswhich has nothing to do with nothing. Stop and search are mostly good for unlicensed and uninsured and the few minor thi gs ..tail , head lights ect. Real there’s a lot to be said but time and this platform wouldn’t allow it. But stop parking but R U wo(man) yard with them ppl them vehicle and just be present, that could be a start.
Let’s hope this isn’t just a two-week crackdown. Consistency is what will make the roads safer
Stricter checks might save lives. Too many families suffering lately.
This is a necessary step. The number of accidents lately is frightening, and something had to be done.