the lookout for moped riders whose mopeds have a performance exhaust pipe that produces a loud and annoying sound. People who drive their e-bikes recklessly will also be on the radar of the police.

Justice and Police Minister Harish Monorath explained that there are thousands of unpaid traffic fines. “There are about 6,000 unpaid traffic fines. The police will actively collect the money for these fines,” said Monorath who did not rule out the possibility that in some cases people will be arrested and put in jail, if they fail to pay their fine. Minister Monorath announced firm action. against moped riders who drive recklessly and whose mopeds are the source of noise pollution. 

Moped riders who ride in groups and who are a nuisance and a danger to other people because of their reckless behavior in traffic will also be dealt with. Minister Monorath pointed out that dozens of mopeds are seized every week and that hefty fines are also handed out to moped riders. The biggest problem is the fact that many people modify their moped so that it can go faster and produce loud and annoying sounds.  According to Minister Monorath, there has been a drastic rise in the number of traffic accidents with mopeds and bicycles. There have also been multiple deadly traffic accidents last week. The police will also focus their attention on youths who ride e-bikes and e-fatbikes. Minister

Monorath explained that in other countries such as the Netherlands there are strict rules that apply to people who want to ride e-bikes and e-fatbikes. Legislation is already being formulated in Suriname.