We have repeatedly witnessed the recklessness of several people who dare to defy danger in the different roads of the national territory.
One of the most memorable cases occurred in the month of February, in which seven young people were recorded while riding a motorcycle on the Medellín-Bogotá highway, near the entrance to Marinilla (Antioquia).
Some of them celebrated when they realized they were being recorded. by several citizens to make the respective complaint and they did not care.
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This fact caused great outrage among Internet users who saw the serious irresponsibility through social networks, and expressed their concern about this type of imprudence on the road.
It should be remembered that these types of situations are very common on the country’s roads and are seen regularly on the highways of Antioquia that lead to Valdivia, Yarumal and Planeta Rica on the Atlantic Coast.
But what penalty do these people face?
According to him National Land Transit Codethe overcrowding is the excess of passengers in relation to the authorized capacity for a motor vehicle. This situation can occur both in private or public service vehicles.
In this sense, it is often find three and up to four people, (including minors) who travel on the same motorcycle, when only two should go.
In the same way, it happens in the case of cars where numerous family groups or friends are transported, without being careful with this regulation.
Carrying more passengers than allowed corresponds to a C15 infraction, which states, “Driving a vehicle, private or public service, exceeding the capacity authorized in the transit license or operation card”.
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For the year 2023, the value of this fine is 15 SMDLV, which is equivalent to to $580,000 pesos and does not result in immobilization of the car or suspension of the Driving License.
