Road Safety Reminder for the Week

What to Do in Case of an Accident
(The Government of Guam requires that ALL vehicles be insured)
If you have an accident, you are required to:

• Stop and properly identify yourself to the other party. Leaving the scene of an accident where property damage has occurred is a MISDEMEANOR. If personal injury has resulted, it is a FELONY to leave the scene.
• If the property damage exceeds $100.00 or an injury has resulted, you should contact the police immediately, the law gives you a 24-hour period in which to report the accident.
• You are also required to report the accident within 10 working days from the time the police report has been completed to the Dept. of Revenue and Taxation if the damage exceeds $250.00 or someone has been injured.

According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule

GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code	Description	Eff. 01/01/14
3501(A)	Leaving Scene with Injuries/Property Damage	$500.00
3501(C)	Leaving Scene (Accident shall render assistance)	$500.00
3501B	Leaving Scene of an Accident (Provide information)	$500.00
3501E	Leaving the Scene of an Accident (PD-Unattended)	$500.00
3502	Failure to Report Accident	$500.00
19105	Report of Accident Required – Insurance	$500.00

 

 

Guam Construction Update

Motorists are advised to drive cautiously through the construction zones, observe all posted speed limit and construction signs, and carefully heed flaggers (when present). Alternate routes and/or adjusting drive times when feasible are encouraged.
 

Heavy Haul Cargo Transport for Ukudu Power Plant

The transport of heavy haul components for the Ukudu Power Plant will be occurring soon but has not yet been scheduled. Please disregard any misinformation currently circulating regarding this project. When the official date is confirmed, the public will be notified in advance.

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Route 28 Rehabilitation from Route 1 to Bumuchachu Street – Dededo

From Monday, 1/16/23 – Friday, 1/20/23 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures along Route 28 (Ysengsong Road) from Buena Vesta Avenue to Bumuchachu Street.

From Saturday, 1/21/23 – Sunday, 1/22/23 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures along Route 28 (Ysengsong Road) from Buena Vesta Avenue to Bumuchachu Street.
 

Route 5 and Portion of Route 12, Reconstruction and Widening (Route 2A to Naval Magazine/Route 12) – Santa Rita

Motorists are advised of possible lane closures throughout the week between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4 PM Tuesday, 1/17/2023 to Friday, 1/20/2023.
 

Route 14B (Ypao Road) Reconstruction and Widening (Route 14 to Carmen Memorial Dr.), Phase 1 Cliffside – Tamuning

Beginning October 2022 to May 2023, there will be full road closure between Congressman Palting Loop and Pale San Vitores Road. Motorists will have to take alternate routes.
 

Islandwide Guardrail Repair and Replacement – Route 4 between Route 1 and Route 10

Motorists are advised of possible lane closures throughout the week between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM Tuesday, 1/10/2023 to Friday, 1/13/2023.
 

Islandwide Village Street Pavement Resurfacing – Dededo

The DPW HMC crew will continue preparing Chalan Pujitos for paving, weather permitting. Work will occur between the hours of 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. There will be intermittent lane closures. We encourage residents in the area to exercise caution.