Deputy Yohan Pinedo requested that the Secretary of Departmental Transit and the legal representative manager of the photofine agreement appear before the Assembly on June 25.
In the Magdalena Assembly, deputy Yohan Pinedo presented a key proposal to address the growing citizen concern regarding photo cameras in the department. The proposal, which was approved unanimously, seeks greater transparency and accountability regarding the installation and operation of these photodetection devices.
Pinedo requested that the Secretary of Departmental Transit and the legal representative manager of the agreement of these road control systems appear before the Assembly on June 25. During this appearance, officials are expected to present a detailed report that covers various technical and operational aspects of the cameras, as well as their impact on the mobility and road safety of Magdalenians.
Key Topics to Develop in the Report
Installed Cameras and Locations:
Officials must report how many photodetection cameras are operational and their exact locations in the department of Magdalena.
Authorizations and Studies:
Copies of the authorizations from the Ministry of Transportation and the studies that justify the operation of these cameras will be sent.
Comparisons:
A detail of the summonses filed from March 1, 2020 to date will be provided, specifying how many were directed to the owner of the vehicle and how many to the driver.
Comparison of Violations and Accidents:
A comparative table will be presented between the situation of violations and accidents before and after the installation of the cameras at each point.
Participants of the Agreement:
The entities or people involved in the agreement will be identified, specifying their technological, operational and sanctioning participation.
Collection and Destination of Funds:
Officials must detail the values collected between 2021 and 2023, payments to the concessionaire and the destination of the surpluses.
Pedagogy and Public Knowledge:
Information will be provided on the pedagogy implemented to educate the community and the transport union about the location of the cameras and the violations detected, including schedules and mobile photo-detection points.
Pinedo’s proposal reflects a direct response to concerns raised by the community about the effectiveness and equity of the camera system. Furthermore, he underlines the importance of traffic control mechanisms not only being transparent, but also effective in improving road safety without unfairly harming drivers.
The June 25 session is expected to provide clear and detailed answers, thus strengthening public confidence in traffic regulation measures on the Magdalena.
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