SBS recommends people protect their lives by verifying if the public transport company has SOAT or CAT

On the occasion of the holidays and end-of-year celebrations, a time in which travel and vehicular traffic increase throughout the country, the Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and AFP (SBS) He urged citizens to verify if public transportation companies have insurance or programs against traffic accidents to deal with this incident.

According to the company, with this incorporation there are now 60 assets that have been evaluated by Proinversión to define their management modality.

For this reason, he indicated that people have at their disposal, completely free of charge, the SOAT/CAT and Vehicle Insurance Report, a fundamental tool for those who plan to travel safely or are considering purchasing or selling a used vehicle.

Through a statement, the regulator detailed that this service allows quick and reliable access to detailed information on vehicle policies, SOAT certificates (Mandatory Traffic Accident Insurance) and CAT certificates (Certificate against Traffic Accidents). All you have to do is enter the license plate data, whether it is a private transport vehicle, public transport vehicle or motorcycles.

The report will allow you to verify, for example, whether an insured vehicle has registered accidents, becoming an indispensable resource for making informed decisions and traveling with peace of mind during these dates of high mobility.

Link to verify

To obtain the SOAT/CAT Report and Vehicle Insurance, citizens must go to www.sbs.gob.pe/reportevehicular. By entering the vehicle’s license plate, they will be able to obtain complete and updated information to travel and celebrate the holidays with greater peace of mind.

When entering the license plate number, the data that will be displayed in the report are:

SOAT certificates, CAT certificates or vehicle insurance policies contracted in the last 5 years.
Record of accidents registered by the vehicle.
Name of the insurance company or AFOCAT issuing the policy or certificate.
Policy or certificate number.
Validity of coverage.
Additional relevant information.

The SBS reminds that, in accordance with the General Law of Transportation and Land Traffic (Law No. 27181), every vehicle circulating in the country must have a valid SOAT or CAT, insurance that provides coverage to occupants and third parties against injuries or death as a result of a traffic accident.