RCIPS Launches Phase Two of Operation Clyro

The RCIPS Traffic and Roads Policing Unit is launching phase two of Operation Clyro, an initiative that promotes road safety through enforcement, in line with the National Road Safety Strategy of “Safe Roads, Safe Cayman: The Road to Zero”. The operation is scheduled to commence on Monday, 15^th September and run for two weeks to conclude on Monday, 29^th September.

The operation aims to discourage poor driving behaviour by increasing enforcement in key areas of concern: speeding, driving under the influence and distracted/inconsiderate driving. During this phase of the operation, the RCIPS will also be collaborating with the Department of Vehicle and Driver’s Licensing (DVDL) to target those persons who are operating on our roadways with vehicles that do not have current registration and insurance documents.

“Having your vehicle documents current and up-to-date is very important,” says Inspector Andrey Tahal, Head of the Traffic and Roads Policing Management Unit, “Not only does it protect you as the driver of the vehicle, but also any other persons on our roadway if a motor vehicle collision takes place. As it stands, we are averaging more than 60 collisions per week in the Cayman Islands.”

Anyone driving with documents that may be out of date is encouraged to present themselves to DVDL and rectify that issue as soon as possible to avoid impending prosecution.

The ultimate goal of this road safety initiative is to ensure safer roads for all road users in the Cayman Islands. The RCIPS relies heavily on the cooperation and support of the public to ensure that Operation Clyro is a success and that the message transcends beyond the allotted time of the operation to the overall driving behaviour of motorists.  Let us all do our part in “Making the Cayman Islands Safer”.