New speed limits: most streets in Lima have no signs or information on them is outdated [VIDEO]

Most of the streets in Metropolitan of Lima it does not have proper signs about the new speed limits that have been in effect since yesterday, 15 August; or, otherwise, it has outdated information, which may cause the drivers to fail.

This was confirmed by the team. RPP news during an excursion this morning to various districts of the capital. Our correspondent began his inspection at tieon Avenida Separadora Industrial where there are no speed limit signs.

AT La Molinasome streets, such as the intersection of Los Frutales Avenue, already have appropriate signs: white signs mean that the maximum speed limit is 30 kilometers per hour.

Unfortunately, in other areas such as Groove or San Borgiawhere there are signs, but with old information. It takes place on Javier Prado Avenue, where it says the maximum speed is 60 kilometers per hour, which is no longer allowed by the new rules.

The same thing happens on Rosa Toro Avenue, in the area of ​​the National Institute of Children’s Health of San Borja, where our journalist pointed out that there is a sign indicating that the maximum speed is 35 kilometers per hour, which exceeds the maximum 30 km / h. who have been running since yesterday.

The same scenario was found by our correspondent in the area of St. Louiswhere, for example, there are no signs on San Borja Sur Avenue. This is used by drivers who drive much more than the permitted 50 km / h.

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According to the regulations of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTS), the speed of drivers cannot exceed 30 km/h on the streets and in lanes (previously it was 40 km/h), and 50 km/h on avenues (previously it was 60 km/h). km/h km/h).

Has also been changed Speed ​​limits on roads that cross populated areas or permanently or partially dispersed homes, school areas or hospitals. In commercial areas: 30 km/h; in residential areas: 50 km/h; and in school zones/hospitals: 30 km/h

As for fines, exceeding the limit up to 10 km / h entails the sanction S / 828 (18% of personal income tax) and 50 negative points in the driving experience. Exceeding the limit by 10-30 km/h will result in a SGD 1,104 (24% of UIT) sanction and 60 points towards your record.

In addition, exceeding the maximum limit speed more than 30 km/h entails a fine of S/2300 (50% of the UST) and 70 negative points will be added to the driver’s history. It should be noted that this year the tax unit (UIT) is equivalent to S/4600..