Santo Domingo.-The motorcycles continue to represent a serious problem transit during the holidays Christmas and New Year and according to the report of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)Of the 42 people who died inside and outside the operation, 32 died in accidents related to motorcycles, which represents 76%.
In addition, three deaths were reported due to run overs and seven due to accidents with light vehicles.
Regarding the 158 traffic accidents recorded during the holiday, 123 involved motorcycles, while 11 were with light vehicles, 10 with run-overs, two with trucks, nine with SUVs, one with a bus, another with a van and one with a buggy. In total, these figures resulted in the death of 30 people.
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These data show that motorcycles continue to be the main cause of deaths on the roads. Despite this, the General Directorate of Traffic and Land Transportation Safety (DIGESETT) reported that it seized 7,056 motorcycles because their drivers were traveling without protective helmets, which has not been able to reverse the trend.
Of the deceased, nine died inside the road safety device and 21 outside it. The latter include 23 deaths from motorcycles, five from light vehicles and two from run overs. All deaths were certified by the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF).
Meanwhile, the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (INTRANT) begins the year 2025 without a specific program to reduce accidents related to motorcycles. Although 5,522 visual vehicle technical inspections were carried out in interurban public transport units in 59 terminals nationwide, these actions do not cover motorcycles.
The provinces with the most accidents reported were: Santo Domingo province (13%); San Pedro de Macoris (8%); Saint Christopher (7%); Altagracia and Puerto Plata (6% each) and National District (5%).
Regarding schedules, 37% of accidents occurred between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m., while 26% occurred between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, and 21% between 6:00 pm and 12:00 at night. These periods concentrate the majority of recorded incidents.
The need for authorities to take more effective measures to reduce the impact of traffic accidents, especially those involving motorcycles, is evident.
