Minister Francisco Garcés proposed to unify municipal laws and promote road education

Published at: 06/11/2026 07:15 PM

In the framework of a meeting on Coexistence and Democratic Peace held at the Miraflores Palace, with the motorized guild, the Minister of Popular Power for Transport, Francisco Garcés, presented to the President of the Republic, Delcy Rodríguez, an assessment of the challenges posed by the increase of the motorized guild in the national urban fabric, stressing the need to adapt infrastructure, unify municipal laws and promote road safety education.

During his speech, he emphasized the social impact of this vehicle on the daily lives of citizens. “When we talk about motorcycles, we are not just talking about a means of transport, we are talking about the main way of life with which urban life develops in all our cities,” he said.

He explained that the growth of the two-wheeled fleet poses urgent challenges in terms of coexistence and assured that this segment currently represents a significant proportion of traffic in the country.

“The number of motorcycles, we can say, is around 25 out of 100, although we don't have the levels of Asian countries, but it's already starting to be a very important volume within the geometry of our roads,” he said.

In this context, Garcés urged the preparation of road infrastructure for main arteries and highways, while stressing the importance of updating the current legal framework, since many regulations do not contemplate the current commercial boom, such as so-called application delivery services or student transport.

“Our laws date back to times when the commercial and private exercise of the motorcycle was not necessarily fully identified in the law. There are a number of elements in which it goes from one municipality to another and the rules are different. I think that maybe it's worth remembering in that regard to give space, homogeneity to the use of motorcycles,” he said.

He stressed that infrastructure and legislation must be accompanied by the individual commitment of drivers, highlighting the adoption of safety measures such as the use of helmets by young people.

“The city may be prepared, the laws may be adequate, but there has to be a responsible and polite attitude to motorcycle driving. Training programs from an early age are fundamental elements,” he said.

Mazo News Team