A motorcyclist was caught while carrying out a reckless maneuver on the Interamerican highwayin a stretch of Mixco. The video was shared by a citizen who requested a greater presence of authorities to prevent accidents on that route.
During the program Direct Impactof Guatevisiónthe case of a motorist recorded before arriving at the viewpointon the road to West. In space it was pointed out that this type of maneuver can put at risk the road safetythe life of the driver and that of other people who travel through the sector.
Risk to other road users
In the program it was mentioned that the images show an action done in public thoroughfarewhere other drivers and cyclists were also circulating. One of the points was that these practices should only be carried out in appropriate spaces.
“It is irresponsible to do this type of act on public roads.”, it was indicated during the analysis.
It was also highlighted that those who practice extreme maneuvers on motorcycles should look for safe places, such as racetracks, to avoid putting third parties at risk.
Call for sanctions and road control
During the program, it was proposed that these behaviors should be sanctioned more severely to reduce their repetition on roads.
“This type of behavior should be fined in a significant way.”, it was mentioned.
Besides, the lack of presence of authorities was questioned at points where, it was said, some motorists could gather to record this type of maneuvers with the aim of going viral on social networks.
Costs and consequences
The analysis also addressed the impact that these imprudences can have on public health services. It was mentioned that, according to data cited during the program, close to 14 thousand accidents related to this type of behavior from January to date.
It was also indicated that medical care Due to these facts, it can represent daily costs of around Q3 thousandand that, if the case becomes complicated, it could reach between Q20 thousand and Q30 thousand.
“We are the citizens who have to pay for these irresponsibility”, it was noted during the program.
The case reactivated the call to respect the traffic rulesstrengthen the control operations and avoid maneuvers that could end in accidents.
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