Be a driver Responsible not only means knowing how to drive, but also having the vehicle in good condition, etc.
In order to generate more awareness among drivers, a new traffic lawwhich seeks to protect the integrity of children inside the car. If you fail to comply with this traffic law, you may pay a fine. fine of up to 200,000 pesos, and the suspension of the driver’s license.
What habit can cost you a driver’s license suspension and a fine?
According to the Traffic Lawone of the very serious offenses when driving is when you carry a child under 12 years of age in the front seat, or carrying a boy or girl up to 9 years old without their child seat.
Committing this action may lead you to pay a fine which ranges from 1.5 to 3 UTM, that is, between $99,841 and $199,683. This habit is very serious, since it endangers the physical integrity of the minor.
Furthermore, as we mentioned previously, the drivers Those who carry out this act will also receive a suspension of their driver licensewhich they will not be able to use for a period ranging from 5 to 45 days. Without a doubt, this can become a real problem, especially if one depends on the vehicle to get around daily.
Can taxi drivers also receive this fine?
The only exception to this Traffic Law, which is established in article 75 thereof, indicates that passenger services in taxis, in any of their modalities, are not required to have a child restraint system.
However, it is worth saying that if you get into a taxi without a child seat, the parents or guardians of the minor must ensure their safety by placing the seat belt on them.
