These are the 10 rules that a responsible driver must respect

Any experienced driver knows the number of rules of the road that must be followed to keep people safe inside and outside the vehicle. However, not all comply with them, which is why accidents on the roads and high amounts of fines are reported daily.

The Traffic and Mobility Agency (ATM), in honor of the World Week of Sustainable Mobility, published a series of rules to refresh the memory of drivers about the main traffic regulations that must be followed:

1. The driver must stop at crosswalks, let the pedestrian cross
2. Do not invade the zebra crossing
3. Do not park on sidewalks or bike lanes
4. Respect the traffic signals
5. The pedestrian and cyclists come first
6. Respect 1.5 meters of lateral distance with the cyclist
7. Look in the rearview mirror before opening the vehicle door.
8. Do not use the whistle to speed up the pedestrian or cyclist
9. Use turn signals to indicate lane changes
10. Respect the disc stop

Remember that, depending on the infraction or contravention you commit while driving, there are different penalties:

fines

• 5% of salary (equivalent to USD 19.3): first class minor violations.
• 10% of salary (equivalent to USD 38.60): second class minor violations.
• 15% of salary (equivalent to USD 57.9): minor third-class violations.
• 30% of salary (equivalent to USD 115.8): first class serious violations.

Reduction of points on the license:

• First class minor offenses 1.5
• Second class minor offenses 3
• Third class minor offenses 4.5
• First Class 6 Serious Violations
• Second class serious offenses 7.5
• Serious offenses of third class 9
• Very serious contravention 10
• Offenses 11 – 30

Lost the first 30 points, the license will be suspended for 60 days and it will be mandatory to take a course at the Driving Schools. (YO)