On September 26, 2024, the following individuals appeared before the Basseterre Magistrate Court presided over by Her Honor Mrs. Sherry-Ann Liburd-Charles and were convicted for various traffic offenses. They were fined as follows:
1. Dhanraj Manohar of Shadwell was convicted and fined:
– $1000 for driving without insurance, payable by September 27, 2024.
– $750 for driving with an expired driver’s license, payable within 1 month or face 14 days imprisonment.
– $1000 for driving with a dark tinted windshield, payable within 2 months or face 14 days imprisonment.
2. Donna Merritt of Lime Kiln was convicted of driving without due care and attention and fined $2000, payable within 1 month or face 14 days imprisonment.
3. Collis King of East Street faced two separate convictions for driving without due care and attention:
– He was fined $2000, payable within 3 months or face 14 days imprisonment, for driving without due care and attention on September 14, 2023.
– Fined $750 for driving without due care and attention on February 15, 2024, payable within 1 month or face 14 days imprisonment.
4. Joseph Carty of Newtown was fined $1500 for driving without due care and attention, payable within 1 month or face 14 days imprisonment.
Thirteen cases were adjourned for trial at a later date, and eighteen cases were withdrawn due to payment of the traffic tickets.
These convictions serve as a reminder of the importance of road safety and strict adherence to traffic laws. Driving without licenses, or due care and attention endangers lives and can lead to serious legal consequences. The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force encourages all motorists to comply with traffic regulations to ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road. Let us work together to maintain safer roads for our communities by prioritizing responsible driving at all times.