of reckless driving and Skipping regulations They usually follow that chronology. tragedy. Two examples captured by the cameras of C5 They exemplify it. A woman on a motorbike tried to cross six lanes of traffic at a prohibited turn and ended up being run over. A driver was speeding excessively on Madero’s pedestrian walkway, but thanks to the caution of passersby, tragedy was avoided.
These scenes are not special cases. According to the World Health Organization, road accidents are the leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 15 and 29. Of that set, 71% correspond to drivers and passengers, and 23.5% correspond to pedestrians. People who lost their lives at the scene of the accident.
This year, C5 received an average of 523 traffic incidents per day through its 9-1-1 emergency line, including collisions and accidents with or without injuries. motorcycle and bicycle rider Either someone runs over.
mayors Ixtapalapa, Gustavo A. Madero, Cuauhtemoc concentrate on more reportss. And in the historic center, a disorder of vehicles is visible that changes important traffic regulations.
Cars parked in two rows, chaotic loading and unloading operation after hoursencroaching on restricted lanes, and even people cycling on pedestrian streets. According to traffic regulations, motorized loading and unloading, for example, is restricted to specific hours, primarily between 8 p.m. From 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on local roads and from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on major roads.
In the face of this reality, efforts are being made to begin to reorganize the streets of the city’s first squares, not only in terms of informal commerce, but also to include important aspects of mobility. The Advisory Committee on the Planning of Public Roads in Historic Centers is an opportunity to leverage Prime Minister Clara Brugada’s public space relief policy and the management skills of Government Secretary César Cravioto, Undersecretary Adolfo Rubele, and General Coordinator of the Historic Centers Administration Carlos Cervantes Godoy.
As in any big city, the road challenges in CDMX are enormous. Hope lies in behavior change. It is estimated that 80-90% of accidents are avoidable, as accidents are caused by human error such as speeding, violating regulations, or mechanical failure of the car.— Easily controlled.
November 16th this year is World Day of Remembrance for Road Accident Victims. In 2005, the United Nations asked all member states to designate the third Sunday in November to raise awareness of road safety.
Please obey speed limits, pay attention to the road, and wear your seat belt and helmet.avoid all kinds of distractions, Please refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs These are basic rules for the continued exercise of citizenship.
* Dr. Salvador Guerrero Chipres is the General Coordinator of Command, Control, Computing, Communications and Civil Contact Center. @guerrochipres
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