From tomorrow until February 26, the Highway Patrol will launch its “summer operation” that will have as its objective strict controls on the country’s routes to avoid traffic accidents.
These controls will be done at barriers and also with patrols along the different routes.to avoid serious infractions that could end in accidents and to guarantee the safety of drivers and bystanders.
In order to avoid misunderstandings and above all to encourage some agents who sometimes exaggerate in the controls from the Highway Patrol itself, they point out that It will be checked that all drivers have their license up to date, In case of not having this document or having it expired, apart from the fine, the vehicle is also immobilized, since it cannot continue to circulate.
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An important point is that the Highway Patrol no longer controls the drilling of driving recordsthey only verify that they have their revalidation, the driver who does not have a license or has an expired license will not be able to continue in command of his vehicle.
They will also control that undue overtaking is not madecrossing red lights, which has a fine of almost 20 million guaraníes for being considered a very serious offense. The use of the seat belt, for all occupants of the vehicle.
In relation to drivers who are driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages, there is also a high finethey will no longer be able to continue driving and depending on the level of alcohol in their blood, the Public Ministry will be informed.
Alcotest controls will be done. Photo: file.
In the event that any driver believes that the Patrol agent is exceeding his duties or tries to ask for a bribe the institution enabled the cell phone 0981 888-077 to make complaints.
