And for those that continue to park or vend along the route, the ComPol says the police will be towing them away. He told us that they've already begun putting in their security measures, and they'll begin clearing the cars off the streets the day before the Carnival.
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"The police have a job to do and we try as best as we can to discharge our duties without any complaint and work around whatever obstacles that may arise and so the September Celebrations Committee which is chaired by the Honorable Minister of Education have decided on a route for Carnival and the police are going to follow that route. We have done our groundwork in terms of running the route to see what challenge or challenges we may have on Carnival Day to be able to ensure that the Carnival moves from its starting point to where it is going to come to an end without any hindrance and so we believe that we will be able to police the event without any incident. Police officers will be along the route so we're not going to depend on city traffic. Yes if they are there to assist, we welcome the assistance but we do have the manpower to ensure that we cover the entire route of the Carnival and as well as to have police officers who are going to accompany the Carnival to make sure that no incidents occur during the Carnival itself."
Reporter:
"Would you guys be out there removing vendors if they decide to sell along the way?"
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"Well certainly the vendors cannot sell on the street. If they're parked on the edge of the street without hindering the sidewalk, they can stay there, but no vending will be allowed on the sidewalk or the streets. The day before the Carnival, the police will run the route with our tow truck and any vehicle seen parked along the route on the road, the owners will be asked to move it, if they don't move it or we cannot find an owner then we'll tow it away."
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