Press Releases

UPDATE (15 April):

The first phase of the RCIPS 2026 road safety campaign, Operation Clyro, concluded this past weekend. Initially scheduled to run from Friday, 27 March, to Friday, 10 April, the operation was extended through Sunday, 12 April.

Operation Clyro also formed part of the National Road Safety Strategy of “Safe Roads, Safe Cayman: The Road to Zero” and was supported by the National Roads Authority, Department of Vehicles & Drivers’ Licensing and the Department of Communication.

Over the course of the operation, traffic officers conducted over 1000 prosecutions. The officers encountered a significant number of persons speeding (approximately 550), driving vehicles with licensing or registration issues (over 180), and driving with illegal levels of tint (over 230). Over 160 of those speeding prosecutions took place during the final weekend of the campaign, 10-12 April.

Traffic officers also made a number of prosecutions for driving while using a mobile phone.

“Speeding continues to be one of the most common traffic offenses we prosecute, and speeding remains one of the main factors in serious collisions,” says Inspector Andrey Tahal of the Traffic & Roads Policing Unit. “If you’re running a bit late, or travelling along what appears to be an open stretch of road, it may not seem like a big deal to push your speed a bit, but the consequences can be deadly. When speeding is combined with distracted driving or vehicles that are not roadworthy, the danger increases even further. That’s why it is important that we continue our efforts to deter such behaviour.”

Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks says, “although there were a number of prosecutions over the course of the operation, I would like to thank the public for behaving responsibly overall during the Easter Holiday period and the past two weeks. The fact that there were no serious collisions or fatalities, and a very low number of DUI prosecutions, speaks volumes.” 

“Although this phase of Operation Clyro has ended, our traffic enforcement efforts continue, and we expect the public to continue to practice safe driving behaviours. Our aim is not simply to strive for high prosecution numbers, but rather educate and deter persons from offending. However, those that do not comply, can expect to encounter enforcement,” Ch/Supt. Ebanks adds.

Update (1 April): 

The first phase of RCIPS’ road safety campaign, Operation Clyro, launched this past Friday, 27 March. Over this past weekend, the public would have seen increased traffic patrols and vehicle checkpoints, throughout the districts.

Between Friday and Monday, officers prosecuted over 90 persons for illegal tint, and over 70 persons for speeding. Police also observed and prosecuted a number of persons driving vehicles which were not properly licensed: over 25. The majority of prosecutions took place on Sunday, 29 March.

One driver was recorded travelling at over the double the speed limit in a 40mph zone, with a recorded speed of 84mph. This driver will have to attend court, and will likely lose their license for a minimum of 12 months.

Over the course of the rest of the week, into Easter weekend. Officers will continue to target speeders, and other road users who engage in dangerous driving behaviours.

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Initial Release: 26 March

The RCIPS Traffic and Roads Policing Unit is launching its first phase of Operation Clyro for 2026, an initiative to reduce dangerous driving behaviours, particularly those which lead to the loss of life.

This initiative will last for two weeks, commencing across all three islands on Friday, 27 March, and continuing through the Easter Weekend, when increased traffic activity is expected, until Friday, 10 April.

The operation forms part of RCIPS’ ongoing efforts to discourage poor driving behaviour by increasing enforcement in key areas of concern including speeding and driving under the influence.

“Operation Clyro is about saving lives”, says Inspector Andrey Tahal, head of the Traffic and Roads Policing Unit. “Too many of our collisions are preventable and come down to poor decisions behind the wheel.

We will be actively stopping drivers and issuing tickets or making arrests where offences are identified.”

The RCIPS reminds all road users that operating a vehicle in a manner that endangers others is a serious offence under the Traffic Act.

Motorists and other road users are encouraged to cooperate with the police to ensure the success of Operation Clyro, with a view to making the roads safer for all.

“As we move further into 2026, we remain committed to reducing dangerous driving behaviours,” says Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks. “We have seen far too many cases where actions such as driving under the influence or speeding, lead to the loss of lives on our roads. We continue to remind motorists to choose safe driving every time. In doing so, you keep yourself and fellow road users safe, while avoiding prosecution, fines, and potentially losing your licence.”

Operation Clyro is part of the National Road Safety Strategy of “Safe Roads, Safe Cayman: The Road to Zero” and is supported by the National Roads Authority, Department of Vehicles & Drivers’ Licensing and the Department of Communication.