The Holy Week operation began last Friday and the Caminera detailed what things can be requested, what deficiencies are subject to fines, in which cases they have the power to retain the vehicles and other frequent doubts.
Inspector General Adolfo Ortega, head of PR for the Highway Patrol, spoke in an interview with Universo 970 AM – Nación Media, about frequently asked questions about what agents can or cannot ask for and do.
PLACE OF CONTROLS
The controls are in fixed posts during daytime hours. In front of the regional ones, in front of the zone headquarters, in front of the detachments.
However, there will also be random checks on motorcyclists or mobiles to detect any infraction before arriving or after passing the fixed posts. Random locations include breathalyzer controls.
DOCUMENTATION
Drivers must have up-to-date documents.
Register up to date
Municipal authorization if it is a van or car and Dinatran authorization if it is a truck.
La Caminera will not control the revalidation, but only the five-year expiration.
VELOCITY
La Caminera has radars that are used permanently to control the speed of vehicles. “This is done randomly, because they pass through the post without problems, but later they can overtake, drink, etc.”, explained the inspector.
IN WHICH CASE IS IT RETAINED
When driving while intoxicated or a minimum degree of alcohol is detected
The 0.39 graduation is still administrative, which implies a fine that must be paid at the checkpoint. However, the possibility of releasing the vehicle (prior payment of a fine) is opened, if there is a designated and sober driver. The same will also be subjected to the alcohol test to ensure that it is in proper condition.
When it exceeds 0.39, the Highway Patrol applies a fine of 20 daily wages (about G. 1,700,000) and submits a report to the Prosecutor’s Office, which will also order measures.
The vehicle can also be impounded when driving with an expired license or registration.
In addition, when the regulatory documents are lacking.
TRANSFER OF MINORS
Special seats for minors are mandatory up to five years of age and must be located in the center of the rear seat.
Children under 10 years of age must travel in the back and with a seat belt.
NOT REQUIRED
mortuary sheets
Spare tire. Although La Caminera does not require a spare wheel, she does recommend having one. As it is not an obligation, therefore, no fines are applied for the lack of it.
YES THEY REQUIRE
Set of beacons and fire extinguishers. The lack of the same represents a fine of three minimum wages. In case of paying within five business days, a 25% discount is granted.
FINES FOR SERIOUS OFFENSES HAVE NO DISCOUNT
Drivers caught in a serious offense such as: improper overtaking on the right or double lane, speeding or positive alcohol test, do not have any discount in the payment of fines.
COMPLAINTS OF IRREGULARITIES
0981 88 80 77 is the Whatsapp line of the Department of Transparency of the Highway Patrol, to file complaints of bribery attempts or irregular procedures.
