The Local Police of Cartagena, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Traffic, will carry out from November 26 to 29, a special campaign of control of vans.
The objective of this initiative is to reduce traffic accidents in vehicles used for the transport of goods and distribution.
The risk in the driving of vans is greater than in passenger cars, due to the load they carry and less active and passive safety equipment.
In addition, the feeling of safety due to the greater size of the vehicle, the lower speed and the elevation of the cabin means that the number of distractions is greater and the use of a smaller safety belt.
During this campaign, they will control aspects such as the speed at which they circulate, the excess of weight, the technical defects of the vehicle, the safety of the transported cargo, the documentation of the vehicle and driver, the use of the safety belt by the driver and the occupants, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and the use of mobile phones, among others.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena