The changes to the Traffic Law that come into effect today increase the penalties for car theft to minor imprisonment in the medium to the highest degree.
Prevent theft and reduce the illegal sale of auto parts in the country. That’s the goal of changing the Traffic Law that was implemented this Monday, September 4, which requires drivers to record the vehicle’s license plate on the windshield, window and side rear-view mirrors.
Part of this change seeks to prevent the sale of stolen motor vehicles, increasing the penalties for those, for example, driving with a covered license plate, adding that categorization to “very serious offense .”
When will the law requiring license plates to be recorded on car mirrors and windows go into effect?
This Monday, September 4 The change in the Traffic Law began to take effect, which, among other points, requires drivers to record the car’s license plate on the windshield, windows and rear side mirrors.
“Car owners have 12 months to register the ones they already have on their property and the new ones must come out with this plate already engraved,” said the Minister of Transport, Juan Carlos Muñoz.
In this context, it also establishes various obligations for manufacturers and automotive companies regarding the sale of vehicles. The Undersecretary of Crime Prevention, Eduardo Vergara explained that in that law it is also a crime to travel with a fake license plate or any type of light or device that prevents it from being seen.
As explained by the Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Juan Carlos Muñoz, “Vehicle owners have 12 months to record those already in their possession and new ones should come out with this plate already etched into each of the windows involved.
What are the fines and penalties?
The changes to the Traffic Law that come into effect today increase the penalties for car theft to minor imprisonment in the medium to the highest degree.
In addition, it establishes the suspension of the driver’s license or the inability to obtain it for up to 5 years.
If you drive a vehicle with a false, altered license plate or one that matches another vehicle, the fine is between 50 and 100 UTM.
In addition, new restrictions and fines are imposed in the case of using, attaching and/or driving with lights or bulbs other than or in addition to those permitted by law.
It also prohibits the sale and loading of fuel in vehicles without front or rear license plates, and dealers or service station owners who do not comply with this provision will be fined 10 to 100 UTM.
