21 Sep 2020
Royal Grenada Police Force & Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Public Utilities, Energy, Transport and Implementation
St. George’s: September 21, 2020: At the stakeholders meeting held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 with operators within the trucking industry, the Royal Grenada Police Force reinforced Road Traffic regulations.
ACP Jessmon Prince took the opportunity to address a number of traffic issues relating directly to the trucking industry.
They were:
- Passengers sitting in the trays of trucks, or on top of goods or materials in the tray of these trucks is illegal. However, the Licensing Authority (Commissioner of Police) may grant permission subject to specific conditions for the conveyance of passengers in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Even when special permission is granted by the Licensing Authority, no person is allowed to sit on loads (goods/material) in the trays of the trucks. Also carrying persons on top of heavy duty equipment is prohibited.
- Speeding: the stipulated speed limit for Trucks and motor omnibuses within any Town is 20 m.p.h. elsewhere in the State 35 m.p.h. It was observed that some truckers are driving in ways which intimidate other road users. An appeal was made to all motorists to be considerate and road friendly.
- Spillage of aggregates and concrete mixture on the road surface and the need for the Concrete Mixing companies and the truckers to clean up after such spillage.
- An appeal to stop the practice of overloading of trucks (trucks carrying more than their gross weight).
- The need for regular maintenance of trucks by qualified technicians to avoid accidents and pollution.
- Proper location of lights on the trucks to indicate the width and height of vehicles.
- Escorts for trailers and tractors to be more road friendly. The distance between the escort vehicle and the trailer or tractor must be between 75 to 100 yards to give adequate warning to road users.
ACP Prince also cautioned truck drivers to operate within traffic regulations to safeguard other road users, themselves and physical infrastructure. He indicated that the RGPF will be strengthening enforcement of the regulations. A key weakness noted was the reluctance of persons to report details such as Vehicle Registration Numbers which affects enforcement and accountability especially as it relates to spillages.
The issue of scheduled operations of trucks along the Grenville Vale Road was raised along with giving way to other motorists during peak hours. The truck operators noted the impact that scheduling will have on business operations and waste collection. It was agreed that further discussion on the feasibility of this along that and other roads is required and will take place in the weeks ahead.
In closing, the RGPF and Ministry look forward to continued engagement with the Trucking Industry on road traffic and transport issues.
18 Sep 2020
Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday 17th September, 2020 at Mt. Rose, St. Patrick, sometime after 1:00 p.m.
The victim, a 32 year old male, also of the same address, was pronounced dead at the scene.
One person is in custody assisting with the investigation.
An autopsy is pending to determine the actual cause of death.
17 Sep 2020
The Royal Grenada Police Force will be conducting live ammunition training at the Pearls Airstrip, Camp Raymond (Pearls), St. Andrew on Friday 18th September, 2020 between the hours of 08:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Animal owners and the general public are advised to exercise extreme caution should use of the surrounding areas be an absolute necessity.
16 Sep 2020
The Royal Grenada Police Force and the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Public Utilities, Energy, Transport and Implementation invite all commercial and private owners of flatbed vehicles and trucks including:
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Delivery open-bed and box trucks
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SL trucks
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Trucks involved in Solid Waste collection and disposal services
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Heavy duty equipment
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Tractor trailers
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All other category of trucks and heavy equipment of 7000kgs and greater
To an urgent meeting on Thursday 17th September, 2020 at 5p.m. The venue is the Kirani James Athletic Stadium, Gate A - Lower Level.
The focus of the meeting is to discuss the management of traffic along the Western Main Road Corridor and other pertinent traffic and transport issues related to the operations of the trucking industry.
The RGPF and the Ministry are soliciting the attendance of all stakeholders in the trucking industry at this very important meeting. Please be advised that the COVID-19 protocols are in full effect. Therefore, attendees are required to observe the wearing of mask/suitable face covering, hand sanitization and physical distancing at this meeting.
For further information, please contact:
ACP Jessmon Prince, RGPF
Tel. 440-3999
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Ms. Anna Brizan, Permanent Secretary w.r.f. Transport
Tel. 440-2271
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Ms. Esther Thomas, Planning Officer
Tel. 440-2271 ext. 26068
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14 Sep 2020
Wanted men Isaac Castle and Claunie Rush have turned themselves in to the police.
The Royal Grenada Police Force thanks the media and the general public for their assistance.