1,000 Motorcycle Plates Issued in One Month

by Maureen Dietrich

12 Jul 14 

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It has been a little over a month since Mazatlán introduced a traffic safety campaign and zero tolerance for traffic infractions, in particular with respect to motorcyclists without helmets, license plates or registration, and those carrying more than one passenger.

In that month, says Felipe Parada Valdiva of the license bureau, more than 1,000 motorcycle license plates have been issued. In Mazatlán there are approximately 19,000 registered motorcycles but Parada Vildiva estimates there are still 3,000 in circulation without registration.

The cost of the license is 702 pesos and it is valid for three years.

Parada Valdiva suggested anyone seeking to register their vehicles do so before July 18^th when 60 percent of employees will go on vacation and the module in the Gran Plaza closes for holidays.

 (from Noroeste)

784 Motorcyclists Fined for Not wearing Helmets

by Maureen Dietrich

3 Jul 14 

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773 motorists were ticketed for parking in a prohibited area.

A total of 784 motorcyclists were fined for not wearing helmets between June 16 and July 1 in accordance with the municipality´s Zero Tolerance program, said Municipal Transit Police Commander Aarón Aguilar Íñiguez.

In a press release, the transit police enumerated the number of fines issued for various infractions in the last two weeks, including:

• 256 for not wearing car seatbelts
• 22 for driving while under the influence of alcohol
• 184 for driving over the speed limit
• 41 for polarized windows darker than permitted
• 45 to public transport drivers for carrying more passengers than permitted
• 773 for parking in prohibited areas
• 730 for driving without a license
• 119 to motorcyclists without proper registration
• 19 to motorcyclists driving without license plates

On June 4, the municipal Council of Public Security headed by Mayor Carlos Felton initiated the program “Por un Mazatlán Seguro, Construimos el Futuro” with the objective of decreasing traffic accidents in the city. Following a promotion campaign to advise drivers to adhere to traffic regulations, on June 16 police began in earnest to ticket those breaking the law.

According to the press release, the campaign and application of fines will remain permanently in place.

 (from Noroese)

City to Begin “For a Safe Mazatlán” Campaign

by Murry Page

4 Jun 14 

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The campaign is divided into three phases beginning today through June 30.

Speaking at a meeting of the Board of Public Safety, its Executive Secretary, Renato Ocampo Alcántar, and Mazatlán mayor, Carlos Felton González, said that the city would begin a road safety program “We are Building the Future for a Safe Mazatlán.”

Renato Ocampo said, “We want to have an orderly city, the foundation upon which it to build for safety in Mazatlán. It is an effort requiring the efforts of all sectors of society in order to safeguard the lives of our citizens.”

He said the road safety campaign would begin on Wednesday, June 4, through notices in newspapers and on radio and television, and through the distribution of flyers throughout the city, as well as in schools and businesses. The notices will explain the program, laws that will be enforced and the timetable for their enforcement.

The second phase begins June 15 and people who are not using seatbelts, riding a motorcycle without a helmet, talking on a cell phone while driving, driving while under the influence of alcohol, and situations in which more than two people are riding on a motorcycle will be ticketed.

The third phase will take place between June 15 and June 30 and tickets will be issued to people who double park, park next to a yellow painted curb, and who park in parking spaces designated for disabled drivers and pregnant women.

The mayor added that everyone will have a period of 15 days in which to get outdated or missing license plates replaced with currently issued ones. He also said the city does not want dead citizens. He noted that already this year vehicle accidents have cost the lives of 11 children and that is what drives this campaign.

(from Noroeste)

Motorcycle Week Expects to Attract 18,000 Enthusiasts

by Maureen Dietrich

18 Mar 14 in Home  

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The 19th celebration of la Semana de la Moto takes place in Mazatlán April 23 to 27.

Fast on the heels of an influx of tourists during Semana Santa, Mazatlán will be the host to over 18,000 motorcycle riders, their families and fans for the 19^th year of la Semana de la Moto taking place April 23 to 27.

Ismael López, secretary of Motoclub Mazatlán, said at a press conference last Saturday they expect to exceed last year´s attendance, with the event generating 300 temporary jobs and 300 million pesos for the city.

Eighty-five percent of hotel rooms have already been reserved for the annual five-day gathering, said López, adding that the city´s restaurant industry will be also benefit with motorcyclists spending 500 to 600 pesos per day on meals. He also expects the formal and informal businesses to see a 20 percent increase in income.

Motorcycle safety will be addressed through workshops and conferences on riding technique, curves and inclinations and motorcycle maintenance among other topics.

López told media members that Motoclub Mazatlán is a civil association (non-profit) and funds raised during Motorcycle Week will be used to help other associations and institutions in the port.

A new Body Paint Contest has been added to the line-up this year, while the traditional races, bikini and tattoo contests, regional rides and Mega beach parties will be offered as in previous years.

The musical group Akwid will perform April 24 in the parking lot of Sumbawa in the Golden Zone as part of the Mega beach party and El Tri will close the event with a concert on April 25 at the Plaza de la Moto located beside Sam’s Club. 

(from Noroeste)

City Hall Offers Free Motorcycle Helmets

by Maureen Dietrich

 14 Mar 14 

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In an effort to promote the use of helmets for motorcycle drivers and passengers and diminish the number of injuries from accidents, the Municipal government will begin a helmet giveaway campaign in May.

Mayor Carlos Felton advised that a portion of the five million peso budget for preventative programs will be used to acquire the helmets. For each helmet an adult motorcyclist purchases, the municipality will give him or her a free child´s helmet. In this way, said the Mayor, they are helping the motorcyclist economically and fostering the culture of safe protection when motorcycling.

 (from Noroeste)

Club Dragones Motorcycle Club Celebrates Anniversary

 

 

Posted by Maureen Dietrich on 19 Sep 13

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At a press conference on Tuesday, the 40 members of the Club Dragones motorcycle club announced a celebration of their fifth anniversary on September 20 and 21.

Miguel Ángel Orozco, a member of the club, invited the general public to an exhibition of motorcycles from 2:00pm to 2:00am on both days in front of the La Chupiteria restaurant in Olas Altas. Motorcyclists from Los Mochis, Jalisco, Michoacán, Culiacán and Nuevo León are expected to participate.

The family party will include raffles, gifts and free meals for those attending.

(from Noroeste)