Shivesh Persaud
Shivesh Persaud is a concerned citizen and advocate for road safety in Guyana, who recently highlighted the need for a comprehensive review of outdated speed limits in the country. In a letter to the editor published in the Guyana Times, he commended President Irfaan Ali's introduction of the Electronic Ticketing System aimed at reducing traffic offenses but raised concerns about unrealistic speed limits that do not align with modern vehicular technology and road conditions, calling for a data-driven approach to enhance road safety and efficiency.
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Shivesh Persaud expresses concerns about the traffic management policies in Georgetown.
Vending and traffic management policies in Georgetown lack integration
Guyana· 2025-11-15Shivesh Persaud wrote a letter to the editor discussing the Railway Embankment project and its impact on traffic congestion.
Straightforward evidence of poor scheduling and lack of proper planning in abundance on Railway Embankment projectGuyana· 2025-09-30Shivesh Persaud is a resident on the East Coast corridor who has made several observations about the traffic situation.
The government and police force can make travel on the East Coast corridor less burdensomeGuyana· 2025-05-22
Shivesh Persaud wrote a letter to the editor discussing the need for updated speed limits in Guyana.
Outdated speed limits on Guyana’s roads are incompatible with modern vehicular technologyGuyana· 2025-04-22