DistantNews
Free motorcycle safety course offers 100% point reduction on licenses: How to access it online?
🇵🇪 Peru /Crime & Justice

Free motorcycle safety course offers 100% point reduction on licenses: How to access it online?

From La República · (7m ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) in Peru has launched a free online and in-person course for motorcyclists to improve driving skills and safety.
  • Participants with traffic violations can reduce points on their licenses, with up to 40 points off for the virtual course and 50 for the in-person option.
  • The course covers safe mobility, helmet use, and traffic rule adherence, aiming to reduce accidents and promote a culture of respect for traffic laws.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) is taking proactive steps to enhance road safety in Peru by offering a free course for motorcyclists. This initiative, spearheaded by the Directorate of Road Safety, aims to equip riders with essential skills and promote responsible driving habits, thereby reducing traffic accidents across the nation.

This program is particularly beneficial for motorcyclists who have accumulated points on their licenses due to traffic violations. Depending on the course format chosen – virtual or in-person – participants can see their license points reduced by up to 40 or 50 points, respectively. This incentive is aligned with Supreme Decree No. 025-2021-MTC, which promotes re-education as a key strategy for correcting risky behaviors and fostering a safer driving culture.

Participants podrán reducir hasta 50 puntos en su licencia según modalidad del curso

— MTCHighlighting the incentive of license point reduction for course participants.

The curriculum is comprehensive, addressing critical topics such as safe mobility, proper helmet usage, adherence to traffic regulations, and the importance of mandatory traffic accident insurance (SOAT). By offering both virtual and in-person modules, the MTC ensures accessibility for a wider range of riders. The ministry is committed to preventing accidents and improving the safety of all road users through this educational outreach.

From a Peruvian perspective, this initiative is a welcome step towards addressing the significant number of motorcycle-related accidents. While Western media might focus on the technological aspects of road safety, here in Peru, the emphasis is on fundamental education and behavioral change. The direct benefit of point reduction on licenses makes this course highly attractive and practical for everyday riders, directly impacting their ability to continue using their motorcycles for work and daily life.

El contenido del curso ha sido diseñado considerando las principales necesidades de los motociclistas. Incluye temas relacionados con movilidad segura, convivencia vial, identificación de conductas peligrosas, uso adecuado de cascos certificados y la importancia de contar con el Seguro Obligatorio de Accidentes de Tránsito (SOAT).

— MTCDescribing the course content and its relevance to motorcyclists.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog