'Official' vehicles invade metropolitan roads: Nearly forty cars fail to comply in two hours | Statement | Cases | Exceptions | PNP | Ministries | lime

Trade He captured the moment during his tour last Tuesday 22nd. In a one and a half hour surveillance, in four locations: the Metropolitan – Benavides Station (Miraflores), Canada Station (La Victoria), Spain Station (Cercato de Lima) and UNI Station (San Martín de Porres) – this newspaper recorded 39 vehicles, which were part of this surveillance. The only van to intervene, the license plate copied the BFC-240's outrageous attitude. At the end of this edition, the penalty that should have been imposed was not on his record.. It is G10, considered serious and with a fine of 412 soles. Additionally, 20 points are added to the driver's record.

Criminals

Vehicle License Plate: CBO-227. Owner: Jesús Amílcar Gutiérrez Araujo.

Criminals

Vehicle License Plate: AXL-634. Owner: Lisbeth Vanessa Arana Pasurto.

Criminals

Vehicle License Plate: AZY-483. Owners: Gabilú Azucena Pareja Cordova | Max Daniel Zeballos Aguila.

Criminals

Vehicle License Plate: X1P-214. Owner: Marccelo Jesús Becerra Soto.

Constant offender

This is the only case observed by – Trade– where the police intervened with the driver. You don't need to know your ID to know the license plate of a particular truck Lima has a history of four unpaid fines to the Tax Administration Service (SAT).. This unit is owned by the company Jellacha Systems and Communications SACG.10 ​​was previously sanctioned for violation, which refers to “non-conformity.Rules for the use of rapid transit and/or restricted access routes”: This vehicle was caught encroaching on an exclusive public transport lane on Avenida Brasil.

But in addition to this ticket, BFC-240 is the license plate number registered for three other fines for exceeding established speed limits. Two of them (occurring in 2022 and 2023) exceeded the maximum speed allowed on Evitamiento Avenue by 10 kilometers per hour. The third – imposed in October 2022 – exceeded the limit by more than 30 km/h.

Crowned

Of the nearly forty registered vehicles, only ten correspond to private units. One of them, plate CIY581, is recorded as 'out of circulation'. That is, it is temporarily or permanently removed from the National Land Transport System (SNTT) due to non-use or decommissioning. Despite this, nothing stopped them from continuing to mobilize against the law. He was not arrested for occupying the Metropolitano's exclusive lane in plain view. Two other cars, BXB-366 and BYQ-569, have been fined and commit this new violation.

However, the main use to take advantage of the authorities' lack of action are official vehicles, many of which belong to Peru's National Police, the agency responsible for securing compliance with national traffic regulations. During monitoring, Trade It showed how 22 government vehicles – including ambulances, patrol cars and vans – occupied the exclusive road. This is despite the fact that there is no apparent emergency. This will be explained later.

This includes vehicles assigned to National Penal Institute (INPE)Criminal Directorate of the PNP and also Traffic Accident Prevention Unit (UPAT) And this Vehicle Theft Prevention and Investigation Division (Divpirv) From the police. Likewise, the presence of six official units (not emergency vehicles). of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Three ambulances (two Ministry of Health and one from the PNP) used these routes even though there was no way to attend a crisis situation.

official criminals

As demonstrated, it is enough to have a circle attached to the roof of an emergency vehicle or state car, or drive a government-sponsored unit, that can occupy metropolitan roads without any consequences. No one is stopping these people, many of whom are part of organizations that have to ensure compliance with the law and national traffic regulations.

Standard errors

The black van – with state license plate EGF-651 – was 'not in circulation', committing a serious violation of occupying the space. The front vehicle has an irregular license plate.

All fail to comply

The black vehicle – plate CIY-581 – is also out of circulation. A truck behind is reserved for INPE.

Corona

The front vehicle belongs to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Two non-uniformed men are inside. Following him is a truck with a license plate indicating PNP, but it is not regulated.

Precisely, the National Traffic Regulations establish in its table of violations that failure to comply with the rules for rapid transit and/or the use of restricted access roads is considered a serious crime. This will attract a penalty of 0.8% Taxation Unit (UIT), equal to 412 soles. Additionally, 20 points are added to the driver's record.

In an interview with this newspaper, Sergio Simpon, spokesperson Urban Transport Authority (ATU) for Lima and Cala mentioned that”We intend to intensify inspection campaigns from the authorities to reduce or remove the number of vehicles encroaching on the municipality's dedicated roads.”. So far in 2024 – according to the representative – 20 actions have been taken and 205 votes cast.

These fines are issued by the National Police, and the company responsible for violating the rule by a large number of government vehicles while using these lanes. Simpan said: “Police and Ministry of Home Affairs and all state authorities should be sensitized. We can achieve this goal through a vigorous communication campaign”.

In an emergency

Section 230 of the Regulation is clear when it is highlighted that “Emergency vehicles are exceptional and strictly comply with their specific mission and may not respect traffic, speed and parking rules, if this is absolutely necessary.”. For example, it refers to the use of the exclusive lane of the Metropolitano.

The police officers are wrong

A patrol car of Peru's National Police drives erratically through an exclusive lane in the metropolis. Photos: Britanie Arroyo/GEC

Without foundation

Only emergency vehicles can use city roads in case of emergency. This PNP ambulance is not en route to a dangerous situation.

complicity in offending

A Minsa ambulance – not even suited for emergencies – proceeds without a hitch on the exclusive road. A police officer copies the action.

However, it should be taken into account that Act 27200 has been in effect for almost two decades, regulating the use of audible and visible signals in emergency and official vehicles. It establishes that the units of General Corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Peru (Cgbvp)Ambulances and police, security and mechanical assistance vehicles of private and public companies.

Likewise, they are considered official vehicles with a transport option. Only those reserved for the office of the President, the office of President of the Republican Congress and the office of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. These include those used by heads of state and high foreign dignitaries on official visits. That is, there are no priorities when each state vehicle moves.

Section 5 of this standard establishes that emergency units may use audible and visible signals only when responding to critical situations within the framework of their operations. Also, they have added what is mentioned in traffic regulations Only in these cases can vehicles ignore traffic rules. That is, enter the metropolitan road.

“The rules are clear. Under no circumstances shall any official state vehicle, unless it is an emergency, use this exclusive road.” Simpan said. When asked about the registered ATU units using these routes (see previous table), the spokesperson clarified that they could be vehicles related to transfer of metropolitan staff.