The Traffic Operations Directorate reported that in the 72 hours prior to noon on Sunday 93 traffic accidents and three fatalities were recorded and at least 1,800 speeding tickets were issued.

The operation of the police authorities, for the dates of the Carnival, began on  Friday, February 25,  the registration of 6,351 tickets was reported for violating the Traffic regulations.

1,810 infractions were for speeding, 313 for proven drunkenness, 78 for talking on the cell phone, 115 for alcohol breath, 413 for inadequate lights, and 91 for expired licenses.