The Government of Jalisco will launch a road safety operation focused on motorcycles in the coming days, with the aim of guaranteeing compliance with the Mobility, Road Safety and Transportation Regulations, especially given the growing use of these units in crimes and accidents.
The operation, announced by Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro, will be supported by various security corporations, such as the Ministry of Security, the Road Police, the Mexican Army and the National Guard, who will carry out four key actions to improve security on the streets of the State.
The first action will be the verification of the motorcycle license plates, to ensure that each vehicle has the corresponding identification and matches the unit’s serial number. Besides, Special attention will be paid to ensuring that drivers and passengers use protective helmets, as stipulated by current regulations, seeking to reduce the risks of accidents.
The second part of the operation will focus on the review of the motorcycles’ documentation. The authorities will verify that the motorcycles do not have a theft report, that are not marked and that are duly registered in the driver’s name. This measure aims to reduce the use of stolen vehicles in crimes and ensure that all units circulate in accordance with the law.
A third action will include the supervision of establishments that sell motorcycles. The authorities will collaborate with businesses to ensure that the motorcycles are delivered already packed and that the establishments have the appropriate registration for the sale of vehicles. In this way, we seek to avoid the marketing of motorcycles without proper identification.
Finally, accompanying measures will be implemented for motorcycle sales establishments so that they comply with the placement process before delivering the vehicles and report the sales to the corresponding authorities.
Although the purpose of the operation is to reduce road accidents and prevent the illicit use of motorcycles, some experts question the effectiveness of the measure. Rogelio Barba, professor at the University of Guadalajara, explained that, although checking vests and helmets is important for driver safety, these measures will not necessarily contribute to reducing crimes. “If the objective is to reduce crime, I don’t think it helps much if people use everything that is regulated. Rather, the rule should focus on people being more respectful of traffic, protecting themselves and others,” he commented.
The operation seeks to improve road safety in Jalisco, where motorcycles have been involved in several crimes and accidents in recent years.
Collaboration between the various security corporations, municipal authorities and motorcycle dealers will be essential for the success of these actions, which aim to improve security and mobility in Jalisco.
In Jalisco, in addition, in the last decade there has been more than triple growth in the number of motorcycles.