COColombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has proposed measures aimed at reducing traffic fines by up to 50%, eliminating requirements that favor monopolies in driver education courses, and reviewing the costs and frequency of vehicle technical inspections. He emphasized that safety should take precedence over revenue generation and called for clearer calibration standards for speed cameras to prevent unfair fines. Senator Gersson Vargas, known as 'Biter,' supports these proposals and introduced two related bills: one proposing graduated penalties for speeding based on severity, and another offering incentives through a SOAT insurance program for drivers with good safety records.
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