Bike Fines In Lima
Bike fines, and the use of bicycles has increased since the health emergency due to Covid-19 began in Peru. In fact, the use of bicycles has increased over 100% in the country.
Bicycle transportation has become the priority of sustainability policies in cities. Even more so in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic that has given a boost to the expansion of bicycle lanes in Lima, and in the cities of the interior of the country.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has planned to continue implementing actions so cyclists can move safely, but also with responsibility. Along these lines, the MTC continues to develop awareness campaigns and educational talks in order to educate cyclists on the rules of circulation and proper use of the bike lanes.
Keep reading and find out about drunk driving while riding a bicycle! That’s right you can get ticketed on a bike for driving under the influence.
Bike Fines and Bike Lanes Manual
This is the Bike lanes and Bike Fines manual. While written in Spanish. We’ll post of couple of the top bike fines and tickets in English.
It should be noted that Peru has had laws on the books since April 2019 for cyclists. However, the Manual for Cyclists in Peru was made available to the public in June 2020. The maunal aims to promote a change in travel patterns and encourage the use of this two-wheeled vehicle in safe conditions for cyclists. .
This manual reinforces the knowledge of the rules of the bike lanes. The manual serves as support to learn more about the use of the bicycle, the rules of movement and equipment, and to inform users about rights, duties, fines and penalties.
Top Bike Fines
Cyclists are reminded one of the most serious offenses is driving while intoxicated. A driver with over 0.5 grams of alcohol per liter of blood or drug use will be penalized with a fine equivalent to 8% of a UIT, approximately S / 352. (as of 2021) or as of today’s exchange rate $90
Driving without a braking system and without sheets of reflective material (Stickers) that allow the unit to be viewed from the side will also result in a fine of S / 176.
Likewise, it is prohibited to drive recklessly such as driving on prohibited roads, overtaking vehicles, driving one handed or no handed.
As a reminder, every cyclist must have the basic safety equipment. You should also make sure the bike has reflective stickers on the sides and has front and rear lighting. Also, you must wear a helmet throughout the journey and wear reflective clothing at night.
