During the Road Insecurity Forum, led by federal deputy Víctor Pérez, it was highlighted that Nuevo León, Puebla, Jalisco, State of Mexico, and San Luis Potosí are responsible for 84% of road crimes. This event emphasized the importance of not normalizing the loss of lives and family property on the country's roads.
"Cargo transportation is the backbone of our economy. Security on the roads must be a national priority," Pérez stressed. The need to prevent distribution routes for goods from being under the control of organized crime was highlighted.
The forum was established as a space to promote dialogue and share proposals on how to eradicate road insecurity generated by crime. The event was attended by the general director of the National Guard Road Division, representatives from the Ministry of Public Security and Citizen Protection, the Attorney General's Office, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport, as well as transportation chambers and citizen experts.
To prevent insecurity on Mexico's roads, measures such as planning the route, staying alert, and reporting any incidents are proposed. Avoiding night travel, selecting safer routes, avoiding unnecessary stops in isolated places, keeping the vehicle in good condition, and following traffic rules are key recommendations.
Additionally, it is advised to install security devices in the vehicle, wear seatbelts, respect speed limits, avoid overtaking on the right or stopping on curves, obey traffic signs, and share relevant information about locations and schedules with family or trusted individuals. In case of incidents, it is crucial to have emergency numbers handy and report any situation to the relevant authorities.
