The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service has launched a two-week road safety campaign aimed at reducing dangerous driving behaviour.
Operation Clyro, which will see an increased police presence on roads, began on 23 June and will end on 7 July.
Officers will specifically target key violations that contribute to accidents and fatalities in Grand Cayman and the Sister Islands.
“Our goal with Operation Clyro is to enhance the safety of all road users in the Cayman Islands,” said Acting Chief Inspector Fernando Soto in a press release on 22 June.
“We continue to observe concerning trends in certain driving behaviours, and this concentrated effort is a proactive measure to address these issues.
“We urge every driver to take personal responsibility, obey traffic laws, and make safe choices behind the wheel. The lives of our community depend on it.”
The primary focus areas for enforcement during this period will include:
- Driving under the influence: Strict enforcement against drunk driving and driving under the influence of drugs will be a top priority, with sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols.
- Speeding: Officers will identify and apprehend drivers exceeding posted speed limits, a leading cause of severe collisions.
- Poor driving behaviour: This includes dangerous manoeuvres, reckless driving, distracted driving (including mobile phone use), and disregarding traffic signals.
- Other road violations: This includes, but is not limited to, seatbelt infractions, expired registrations, unlicensed driving, and vehicle defects.
The police service, in its press release, encourages all motorists to plan, designate a sober driver, avoid distractions and adhere to speed limits.
It urges pedestrians and cyclists to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines, and all road users to share the road with courtesy and safety first in mind.
