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Peru: Driver's license revoked, fined S/11,000 after fatal Jicamarca accident
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Peru: Driver's license revoked, fined S/11,000 after fatal Jicamarca accident

From La República · (6m ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The transport authority in Lima, Peru, has permanently revoked the driver's license and fined the driver of a combi (minibus) S/11,000 for a fatal accident on April 21.
  • The accident resulted in one death and 21 injuries, leading to the vehicle's impoundment.
  • This action is part of broader efforts to ensure urban transport safety and penalize serious infractions.

The Authority for Urban Transport for Lima and Callao (ATU) has taken decisive action against the driver responsible for the tragic accident in Jicamarca, Huarochirí province. This exemplary sanction, which includes the permanent revocation of the driver's license and a substantial fine of S/11,000 (two UIT), underscores the ATU's commitment to public safety.

The combi, with license plate D8D-142, has been impounded by the ATU following preliminary investigations by the police and Public Ministry. This measure ensures the vehicle will not return to circulation until the judicial process concludes, reflecting a firm stance against reckless driving.

estas medidas se ejecutaron como parte de las coordinaciones entre la Policía Nacional y el Ministerio Público, en estricto cumplimiento de su competencia, orientadas a garantizar la seguridad en el transporte urbano y las sanciones que las unidades reciben ante esta clase de siniestros.

— ATUThe ATU explained the rationale behind the sanctions, emphasizing coordination with police and the Public Ministry to ensure urban transport safety.

This incident, which claimed one life and injured 21 others, highlights the persistent challenges in regulating urban transport. The ATU also reported that 10 other vehicles are currently in their custody due to accidents in 2026 that caused three deaths and 45 injuries, with speed, mechanical failure, and driver negligence cited as primary causes. These ongoing investigations demonstrate the ATU's continuous efforts to maintain order and accountability on Lima's roads.

El vehículo permanecerá en custodia de la ATU hasta que el caso se resuelva en la vía judicial a fin de que no vuelva a circular

— Luis RiveraLuis Rivera, deputy director of inspection at the ATU, stated that the impounded vehicle would remain in custody until the judicial resolution to prevent it from circulating again.
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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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