Every year, vehicle owners must register and take them for a technical inspection in order for the traffic authorities to approve whether they can roll on the country’s streets without danger to the driver or third parties.

However, despite the joint duty – of the authorities and owners – in Guayaquil, as of December 26 of this year, at least 60% of the fleet (approximately 690,000 vehicles) was still waiting for registration, according to data from Guayaquil Transit and Mobility. Authority (ATM).

The institution stated that there will be ongoing actions to detect vehicles in poor condition and without appropriate documents. Furthermore, if a vehicle registered in 2023 is discovered, but in poor condition, it will be immobilized until the technical-mechanical cause for which it was entered is eliminated and a fine of $135 is paid.

Important actions to ensure the safety of all participants in daily traffic, including pedestrians, throughout the year, because those who own a car must respect not only traffic laws when moving, but also comply with the laws.

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Owners and drivers of vehicles must be aware of how much the city, and especially the one in which they live and move, need to keep their vehicle fleet in good condition, which is why they must comply with everything from basic mechanical problems to not exceeding permitted levels of contamination. Contributing to regulation is also your responsibility and obligation, even in this way you avoid paying fines.

The percentage of cars listed by the ATM that are not yet compliant with the law is worrying and timely measures need to be taken to ensure that all vehicles (passenger, work and transport) operating in the city are suitable for this, as there is a long history of accidents where they are known not to be had proper papers. Controls must be satisfied. (OR)