The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced on Apr. 21 that more than 670 speed control operations have been carried out on the country’s highways between Jan. 1 and Apr. 12 this year, through the Superintendence of Land Transport of People, Cargo and Goods (Sutran).
These operations use electronic devices called cinemometers to measure vehicle speeds in real time and detect those exceeding established limits. The ministry said the main goal is to reduce one of the leading causes of road accidents in Peru: speeding.
Lima recorded the highest number of interventions with 311, followed by La Libertad with 102 and Arequipa with 63. Sutran uses certified electronic monitoring equipment to ensure accurate measurements during these checks.
According to the National Traffic Regulations, exceeding speed limits on highways is classified as a very serious offense (M20), subject to fines ranging from 18% to 50% of a tax unit.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity and accessibility through enhanced transport and communications infrastructure, according to the official website. The ministry also operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur to enhance public access, according to the official website.
As part of Peru’s executive branch, the ministry has authority over regulation in its sector according to its official website. It delivers safe, sustainable, and inclusive transport infrastructure for national development according to its official website. The organization operates under ministerial guidance according to its official website.
The Ministry serves communities throughout Peru according to its official website, managing infrastructure since it began operating in 1969. Its work includes advancing connectivity through multimodal approaches alongside public partners as reported by its official site.
