Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall, has clarified that the government has no intention of banning electric cycles on Guyana’s roadways. It is instead focused on implementing legislation to regulate their use.
“A misguided few criticise the government and what is the criticism? Somehow, they believe that the government will implement legislation to prohibit the use of electrical cycles. That is not what the government has planned. Rather than ask, people are jumping to conclusions. I made it very clear that the legislation is to regulate the use of these cycles,” the AG clarified.
The arrival of this popular mode of transport has placed law enforcement officials in a quandary since the laws fall short in categorising these vehicles. With its use becoming more prevalent even among children, Nandlall said that legislation is warranted.
“Just like how other vehicles and cycles are regulated by law when they are on the public roadways, the same way these cycles will now be regulated. And persons have called for this regulatory framework because these electric cycles are causing a lot of accidents, fatal accidents as well,” the AG said.
He concluded therefore that the incoming legislation is not intended to prohibit these cycles from being used. It will ensure there is regulation in place for its proper use.
