Overview
- Decreto Supremo N.° 002-2026-MTC prohibits carrying a passenger on motorcycles in areas under the state of emergency, with progressive penalties tied to the 2026 UIT.
- First offense carries a S/660 fine and 50 license points; a repeat offense rises to S/1,320 with 60 points and no prompt-payment discount.
- Outlets differ on the first enforcement day, with reports citing Tuesday, Jan. 20, or Wednesday, Jan. 21.
- The Policía Nacional will enforce the rule in coordination with the MTC and municipalities, and vehicle owners or registered companies may be held jointly liable.
- Blocking or interrupting traffic during the emergency draws a S/8,250 fine, immediate vehicle removal, 50 points, and no eligibility for discounts.