New Law will forgive up to 80% of traffic fines in Bogotá: how to participate?

Every day in the country different types of transit taxes to drivers who circulate in any vehicle throughout the national territory, This is because they commit speeding violations, mobilizing with a pickaxe and license plate, using the phone while driving, among others that carry fines ranging from financial, and even immobilization of the vehicle.

Generally, These sanctions are placed by the competent authorities such as traffic officers and ‘lifesaving cameras’.

Likewise, all these fines are classified in the law of the country, such as the National Traffic Code.

What is the 80% discount on traffic fines about?

At the initiative of the councilor Emel Rojasfrom Nueva Fuerza Ciudadana, the project that seeks to offer a discount to citizens who committed an infraction on the roads was approved in the Bogotá Council.

As Rojas explained, this would not only benefit those who have traffic sanctions, but to all those who have debts and/or are in default with the District or with a local mayor’s office.

“The 80% discount on interest, penalties and debts with the district is being approved. It is a proposal that I did to the mayor Carlos Fernando Galan and that today is a reality”assured the councilor through his social networks.

Likewise, he announced that the new regulations will come into force from the implementation of the Bogotá Development Plan until December 13 of the current year, a time when citizens will be able to take advantage of the regulations. and pay off any debts they have.

These are the most common summonses in Colombia

The Automotive Diagnostic Center of Cúcuta (CEDAC), attached to the National Government, explains the most common violations committed by drivers in Colombian territory, According to what was stated, they would be: