The National Road Safety Agency (ANSV) He announced the balance of the first trimester of implementation of Plan 365, with which it seeks to reform the institutional presence on the country’s roads through joints with local authorities, traffic organizations and entities of the transport sector.
Between On January 11 and March 31 of the current year, a 5% reduction in road accidents were achievedwith 98 lives saved against the same period of the previous year. During this time, 1,869 deaths from road accidents were recorded, while in 2024 the figure was 1967.
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The Minister of Transportation, María Fernanda Rojasstressed that, “Thanks to the articulated work of the transport sector and the commitment of citizens, a 5% reduction in road accidents were achieved, demonstrating that it is possible to move towards safer mobility throughout the country”
Plan 365
During these three months, 2,107 actions were reported by traffic authorities, relief agencies, terminals, concessions and the Directorate of Traffic and Transportation of the National Police (Ditra). These actions were mainly developed in the morning and afternoon schedules, concentrating 87% of the total operations and controls.
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It should be noted that these actions prioritized areas with a higher risk of accidents according to the provisions of the Circular 023 of 2025which establishes the road map of Plan 365 and defines critical municipalities during the festive bridges.
Actions
As explained by the ANSV, the following strategies were carried out, as part of this plan:
– They were performed 1,697 control points throughout the countryfocused on checking drunkenness, speed, documentation and generating deterrent presence.
– They imposed themselves 24,395 appealsmostly for breach of mandatory documentation such as SOAT, technical-mechanical review and license.
– 7,896 vehicles were immobilized.
– 112,060 road actors were sensitized In issues such as belt use, respect for speed limits, fatigue, alcohol and driving skills for motorcyclists and cyclists.
– The most impact days They were held in the morning and afternoon (87% of total shares), concentrating efforts at high circulation schedules.
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Plan 365
Plan 365 reached 159 municipalities from 28 departments, with a special approach in the territories prioritized for its high accidents during festive bridges of the previous year. Departments like Santander, Tolima, Antioquia and Boyacá They lead the number of actions executed.
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