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Video. PNC stops overloaded bus on the inter -American route: how much was the fine?
An extra -urban bus was stopped on the middle of the road for transporting more passengers than well. Watch the video of the moment the authorities intervene.
Overloaded extra -urban buses represent a serious danger in road mobility. (PHOTO FREE PRESS: HEMERECA)
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He Transit department of the National Civil Police (PNC) stopped an extra -urban bus in the Inter -American Route (CA-1 West), In a vehicle control operation. The incident occurred in km 72 of the inter -American route in Chimaltenango.
The unit transported more passengers than permitted, an infraction to the Traffic Law that represents a serious risk to user safety.
The authorities imposed a fine of Q500 to the bus driver to breach traffic regulations and put the safety of passengers at risk.
In addition, as part of the procedure, the PNC agents ordered that excess passengers descend from the unit on the road, generating discomfort among users, who were forced to look for another means of transport to continue their trip.
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Why does a danger represent?
Public transport in Guatemala faces constant regulation problems, and one of the most common is excess passengers in extra -urban buses, according to several social sectors.
This practice puts users’ lives at risk, since according to authorities, vehicle stability affects, Driver’s visibility hinders and Reduce maneuvering capacity.
Road safety experts also explain that Overloaded buses are more likely to be involved in accidents, since the additional weight increases the distance to stop and the risk of overturning in curves or slopes.
In addition, in case of a collision, lPassengers who are standing or corridors are exposed to blows and serious injuries.
In previous operations, the PNC has detected buses that even double the amount of passengers allowed, exposing them to overcrowding, lack of ventilation and difficulties to evacuate the unit in case of an emergency.
Regulations
The Traffic Regulation establishes that buses must respect the passenger limit indicated in their manufacturing capacity. This means that people standing in long sections cannot transport, especially on interdepartmental roads.
When a bus is surprised in an inspection and it is detected that it travels with overload, The authorities can apply a fine of Q500 to the driver and demand that excess passengers descend, before allowing the unit to continue its route.
Despite these sanctions, many pilots and transport companies continue to incur this lack, which generates constant complaints by users.
How can passengers report overload buses?
Passengers who identify buses traveling with overload, as well as other irregularities in public transport, can report in the following ways:
- PNC: Calling 110 and providing data as a bus plate number, route and point where the infraction was detected.
- General Directorate of Transportation (DGT): Through its official portal or lines of attention, where units can be reported with overload, poor mechanical condition or improper charges.
- Public Ministry (MP): In more serious cases, such as negligence, abuse or extreme risk for passengers, there may be a formal complaint to investigate.
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