The National Institute of Transit and Ground Transport (Intrant) banned the circulation of cargo vehicles on the Christmas and New Year holidays. The restriction will be valid from Thursday, 24 December 2020 from 6am until Monday, 28 December at 6am. Also, from Thursday, 31 December from 6am until Tuesday, 5 January 2021 at 6am.
Official emergency or public service vehicles are exempt from the restriction. Vehicles that carry fuel, water, short-term perishable food, toys, medicines, equipment and hospital wastes may circulate after registering for a special permit.
Rafael Arias, executive director of Intrant, explained the measure seeks to improve road security and prevent traffic accidents due to the increase in traffic during the Christmas and New Year festivities.
A maximum speed limit of 70 kilometers per hour is set for cargo vehicles. These must always travel in the far right lane on all highways in compliance with Mobility, Land Transportation, Transit and Road Safety Law 63-17.
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Listin Diario
7 December 2020