Details of the Seized Truck
The truck in question is a GWM Wingle model from 2011, and it has accumulated a significant amount of fines due to various infractions. According to the Maldonado Municipality, the total amount of fines exceeds $4.5 million, with 323 infractions recorded from May 2023 to the present.
Types of Infractions
The fines are a result of several violations, including speeding, as well as debts owed to Sucive and the Ministry of Transportation. The truck also has outstanding tolls, which contribute to the total amount of fines.
Traffic Enforcement in Maldonado
The department of Maldonado, including cities such as Maldonado, Punta del Este, and San Carlos, has implemented various measures to enforce traffic laws. Several radars are installed throughout the department to capture photo fines, helping to monitor and control speeding vehicles.
Technological Advancements
In addition to the radars, the mayor’s office has implemented a system that allows traffic inspectors to access real-time data on license plates. By entering the license plate number into their cell phone, inspectors can instantly determine if a vehicle has any outstanding violations, including patent debt, fines, or if the driver has a valid license. This technology aims to streamline the inspection process, eliminating the need for paper fines and centralizing all information automatically.