Overview
- The transport ministry confirmed a phased rollout: vest sanctions begin 17 November 2025 in areas under an internal state of emergency, helmet sanctions start 18 November in those zones and 18 December nationwide.
- Each violation is fined S/428, with vehicle retention and demerit points added—20 for vest-related codes G.68 and G.69, and 40 for helmet infractions.
- Technical standards require high‑visibility vests with retroreflective bands and the vehicle plate printed on the front and back, as well as certified helmets; drivers must wear transparent protective glasses if no visor or windshield.
- Early enforcement applies in emergency-declared areas that include Lima Metropolitana and Callao, with reports detailing specific affected districts.
- Motorcyclist associations continue legal and political challenges after meeting Prime Minister Ernesto Álvarez, cite risks of falsified vests and enforcement gaps, and report a first court hearing scheduled for 10 November.