📋 Tender Overview
Only these 3 regions concentrate 80% of the infractions that Sutran imposed, between January and August of this year, for this breach.The Superintendence of Land Transportation of People, Load and Merchandise (Sutran), an agency assigned to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC), reported that between January and August 2025, 1712 interprovincial transport vehicles of people and goods for driving with inoperative lights, one of the most important security elements for the prevention of accidents on the road.
Lima led the list with 1007 Code infractions, followed by Junin with 299 and Ancash with 118, regions that together concentrate more than 80% of the cases detected. The fines in this case amount to 0.05 of a tax tax unit, that is, S/ 267.5.
The Sutran explained that the inoperativity of headlights, directional and rear lights represents a critical risk, especially in nighttime trips or in mist areas, heavy rains or roads with little lighting. This lacks constitutes a serious infraction that carries economic sanctions and even the immobilization of the unit until the deficiency is subsen.
In addition to the three regions with the greatest number of sanctions, other areas such as Puno (264), Ica (119), Cusco (92) and La Libertad (62) also reported significant figures.
Sutran urged transport companies and drivers to verify before each trip that the lighting system is operational, since this not only protects passengers, but also other drivers and pedestrians.
Security begins with the elementary. A vehicle without lights in good condition puts the lives of dozens of people at risk. Our commitment is to continue to control and sanction these irresponsible behaviors, said the entity.
Finally, the Superintendency announced that it will continue to reinforce operations in interprovincial terminals and roads, with the aim of reducing road accidents and guaranteeing safer transfers throughout the national territory.
Lima, August 27, 2025
