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MTC specialists provide guidance at Expomoto AAP 2024 on the importance of complying with the regulations to reduce road accidents. Within the framework of the Peru, drive safely campaign, promoted by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC), through the Road Safety Directorate, sector specialists guide the public attending the International Motorcycle Show of Lima - Expomoto APP 2024 on the importance of compliance with the National Traffic Regulations.
MTC specialists also warn of the need to use safety implements that meet quality standards, in order to prevent deaths and serious injuries due to motorcycle traffic accidents, considering that, in the last three years, more than 2,000 people have died. in motorcycle traffic accidents in the country. A technical team from the Road Safety Directorate informs those attending the event about the importance of respecting the established speed limits to reduce the rate of road accidents due to failure to comply with this rule. In that sense, it is explained that the maximum limit allowed on avenues is 50 km/h; while on streets, streets, school and hospital zones, the speed should not exceed 30 km/h.
At the Expomoto AAP 2024, organized by the Automotive Association of Peru, MTC staff also urged motorcyclists to use a certified helmet that meets quality standards. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), wearing this safety implement reduces the probability of suffering serious head trauma by more than 70% and the possibility of death by more than six times. It is important to inform that the MTC has published the draft directorate resolution that approves the Minimum technical specifications for the use of safety helmets for drivers and passengers of motorcycles and other minor motor vehicles without a cabin, in order to receive contributions or comments. of the citizens.
Likewise, a Road Safety Education team reports on the Road Safety Course for Drivers offered by the MTC free of charge, which will allow the offending driver to reduce up to 30 points on their driving record after passing the training. Likewise, it guides the public on traffic rules to achieve harmonious coexistence between all road actors (pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers of personal mobility vehicles and motor vehicles).
The MTC is committed to continuing to promote initiatives to ensure the road safety of citizens to reduce the road accident rate in the national territory.
