Given the most recent traffic accidents that have occurred in Sabanalarga, his Mayor, José Elías Chams, announced a measure that generated opinions against and in favorthe aim is to immobilise motorcycles that exceed 30 km/h, the new speed limit proposed by the municipal administration.
The measure was socialized by Chams and was evaluated by the municipality’s legal team to determine whether it is viable or not; however, theThe inhabitants of Sabanalarga have had divided opinions.
There are sabanalargueros who claim that this measure can contribute to reducing traffic accidents, but There are others who say that not only motorcycles can be taken into account.but the ban must be extended to all means of transport.
Sabanalarga is one of the largest municipalities in the Atlantic, and the majority of the community uses motorcycles as their main means of transportation. The measure, assures the Mayor’s Office, It would not put this reality in trouble, but rather it would contribute to improving mobility.
The municipality’s legal team will study the viability of this institutional action, and the mayor says that If approved, the decree will be signed immediately so that it comes into effect.
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