Guatemala City Police Crack Down on Motorcycles with Hidden Plates

Guatemala City Police Conduct Motorcycle License Plate Check Guatemala City – In a recent operation targeting motorcycle safety, Guatemala City police conducted checks on motorcycles to ensure visible license plates and proper helmet use. The operation, highlighted in a video by traffic reporter Amilcar Montejo, underscores concerns about public safety and crime prevention. The video shows police officers stopping several motorcyclists to inspect their license plates. Many plates were found to be obscured or missing. One officer, interviewed on camera, stated, "We are enforcing article 184, numeral 3, of the Traffic Regulations, which prohibits the circulation of motorcycles with obscured, damaged, or missing license plates." He further explained that this regulation is in place to improve road safety and deter criminal activity. The operation highlights the importance of visible license plates in identifying and tracking vehicles involved in crimes. The initiative aims to create a safer environment for all road users. The video concludes with a message emphasizing that seeing license plates is a matter of public safety.