2023-05-20 03:52:41
In the Parque de la Industria located in zone 9 of Guatemala City, the launch of the Expoferia Vial 2023 took place on May 19, with the aim of promoting education and road safety among citizens. The event was chaired by authorities from the Ministry of the Interior (Mingob) and the Traffic Department of the National Civil Police (DTPNC).
The Interior Portfolio Holder emphasized the importance of making people aware of prevention and safety measures to prevent traffic accidents from occurring, as well as how to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths caused by road accidents in the country.
These fairs demonstrate the commitment of the Government of Guatemala to provide the general population with the necessary tools to conduct themselves responsibly and travel in a safer place, in addition to reducing the risk of a traffic accident, said the Third Vice Minister of Prevention of Violence and Crime.
For his part, the Head of the DTPNC stated that, as part of the World Road Safety Week 2023, operations have been carried out in different parts of the national territory to sensitize people about the importance of responsible driving to avoid road mishaps.
Supervision
In the helicopters of the Air Unit of the Ministry of the Interior (Unagob), the authorities of this Portfolio together with the Chief of the DTPNC carried out overflights to supervise the security and prevention actions carried out by the police units in order to verify compliance with the measures of road safety and impose sanctions in accordance with the Law and the Traffic Regulations.
It should be noted that at the vehicle registration posts installed on said stretch of road, police officers verify that people carry their documents in order, do not drive under the influence of alcoholic beverages and do not exceed speed limits. In addition to having a towing service for vehicles that have mechanical damage.
Note: Alexander Girón
Photos: Paulo Raquec
Video: Audiovisual Mingob
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