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The head of the Superintendency of Land Transportation of People, Cargo and Goods (Sutran), Gilmer Alvarez Zapata, participated in the Working Group convened by the Transportation and Communications Commission of the Congress of the Republic, where the bills that propose modifications to Law No. 31917, related to the public transportation of people in minor motor vehicles, category L5 (motorcycle taxis), were addressed.
During his intervention, the superintendent specified that the inspection and supervision of smaller vehicles, such as motorcycle taxis, is not included within the powers of the entity, in accordance with current regulations. In that sense, he explained that the municipalities are the entities responsible for regulating and supervising the transit of this type of vehicles within their respective jurisdictions, with the support of the National Police of Peru.
However, he reaffirmed the entitys willingness to participate in the technical dialogue spaces convened by Congress, in order to provide contributions that contribute to the legislative debate and the improvement of road safety. Likewise, he recalled that the National Traffic Regulations establish that minor vehicles can only circulate on roads determined by the competent authorities. In this framework, he specified that these vehicles are not authorized to circulate on the National Road Network, regional or departmental roads, nor on expressways or overpasses, except in those cases in which there are no alternative routes.
He warned that the lack of alternative routes can generate the circulation of smaller vehicles on national roads, putting the lives of drivers and passengers at risk, which shows the need for adequate road planning and coordination between the different levels of government.
For his part, Sutrans Supervision and Inspection Manager, Ronald Power, pointed out that the entity carries out its work under an inspection approach aimed at risk prevention, highlighting that the institution does not have a collection nature, but rather prioritizes road safety education and raising awareness among drivers and users to promote compliance with current regulations. Along these lines, he recommended that drivers of smaller vehicles adopt the same preventive approach, with the aim of reducing risks, strengthening road safety and promoting respect for traffic rules.
Sutran reiterated its commitment to carry out actions that contribute to the construction of a safer, more orderly and efficient transportation system for all citizens.
