The purchase of motorcycles new or used has increased among sampedranos because it is a more economical vehicle, easily accessible and that “sneaks” quickly into traffic.
Actually in San Pedro Sula More than 114,041 motorcycles are registered, to this are added some 50,000 motorcycles belonging to Villanueva, El Progreso, La Lima, Choloma and other municipalities, and a large part of them enter the Industrial Capital.
Experts point out that the exponential growth that the motorcycle fleet has had is due to insecurity, affordable prices, lines of credit and financing, which is why men and women are acquiring two-wheeled vehicles.
In 2023 alone, 23,118 motorcycles were added, while only 12,379 cars were registered.
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– To the vehicle fleet of San Pedro Sula we must add the vehicles registered in nearby municipalities, such as Choloma, La Lima, Villanueva and El Progreso, which total 226,579 units. In 2022, the park in SPS was 350,434 units.
– 387,510 vehicles make up the vehicle fleet in San Pedro Sula, of which 273,469 are cars and 114,041 are motorcycles. In 2023, 12,379 cars were registered.
Until 2022, the Property Institute (IP) registered 79,486 motorcycles in the city; That is, between 2022 and 2023, 34,555 motorcycles were added. Although due to the constant accidents in which motorcyclists are involved, the material losses leave the majority without means of transportation, they once again purchase a motorcycle.
Kevin Pérez, head of the Traffic Accident Investigation Section (Siat), said that of the total traffic accidents, which are between 60 and 80 daily, at least 15 to 20 involve motorcyclists, this is what they report, since many flee the scene or reach an agreement with the another driver.
Pérez highlights that the growth of the vehicle fleet and the recklessness of drivers who do not respect the laws is what causes accidents.
From May 2023 to date, the IP has delivered more than 8,326 motorcycle plates, it should be noted that there are no physical plates for cars; but yes for motorcycles.
The Mario Catarino Rivas hospital spends a minimum of L100,000 for each patient admitted with trauma due to a road accident and the average recovery takes a year.
“The majority who ride a motorcycle walk like crazy, that’s why there are so many accidents. The time we passed by Mega Mall, a motorcycle turned the rearview mirror on a car and accelerated even more, what was the person in the car going to do, he got lost for no reason,” the citizen shared. Ana Hernandez.
