By Val Matthias. Updated 7:23 p.m., Sunday, January 25, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Head of the Traffic Branch of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), Superintendent Parnel Browne, is calling for a driver’s license points system as part of his proposal to see a revision of the nation’s traffic laws.
He was speaking at the launch of Traffic and Safety Month 2026, which was broadcast by the Agency for Public Information (API) on January 15.
Mr Browne argued that modernizing the legislation would give police greater authority to take decisive action against dangerous driving practices, improve compliance, and enhance overall road safety. He pointed to the need for a driver’s license points system, where motorists would lose points for repeated infringements until their license is suspended.
“I believe it is timely. We are improving in technology; we are improving in almost everything in our country today. What we have to look at now are the laws that govern us,” Browne added.
Mr Browne’s remarks came as he called for urgent revisions to the nation’s traffic laws, warning that gaps in the current legislation are undermining police enforcement and contributing to lawlessness on the roads.
Superintendent Browne explained that several road offences remain non-ticketable, leaving officers with limited options to deter unsafe driving behaviour. He stressed that without updated laws, police risk acting outside their legal authority.
“We have to look at the laws that governs our country and see where they really need revising,” Browne said. “If something is not in law, we cannot enforce it because we will be acting illegally, and unfortunately, we expose ourselves to being sued, the Superintendent said.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) Traffic Department has been conducting intensified traffic checks in recent months. These checks target infractions such as excessive noise from loud music, improper registration plates, illegal vehicle tints, and breaches related to trailers and motor vehicle registration.
Despite these crackdowns, officers have noted that certain offences remain non-ticketable, meaning they cannot issue on-the-spot fines. Instead, they must pursue lengthier legal processes, which weakens deterrence and slows enforcement. This aligns directly with Browne’s concern that gaps in legislation limit police authority.
The Superintendent emphasized that legislators must act to close the enforcement gaps, noting that stronger laws would empower police to better protect the public and reduce reckless driving on the nation’s roads.
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