PRF intensifies inspection on Roraima highways during the holiday season

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) begins, this Thursday, the 28th, Operation Semana Santa, which will reinforce inspection on the federal highways of Roraima, until next Sunday, the 31st. With a focus on road safety, prevention of traffic accidents , inspection of alcohol levels and conduct that create risks for traffic.

The PRF will reinforce policing on BR 174 on both nights of the “Passion of the Christ” event in the municipality of Mucajaí, due to the increase in vehicle flow during the period.

Inspections will be carried out at the exit from Boa Vista, at the Água Boa Operational Unit, as well as at the Mucajaí headquarters, also intensifying blood alcohol inspections at the exit of the municipality, both towards Iracema and Boa Vista.

During Operation Semana Santa, the PRF also intensifies the inspection of conduct that poses risks to road safety, such as speeding, improper overtaking, alcohol consumption and driving, faulty lighting system, use of seat belts, among others. .

Tips for traveling safely:

• Inspect the vehicle: up-to-date documentation (licensing), check that there are no burned out light bulbs, brake system.
• Check the mandatory equipment: spare tire, wheel wrench, triangle, hydraulic jack;
• Use and ask that all vehicle occupants wear seat belts;
• Respect traffic rules and signage on highways;
• Do not exceed the speed limit;
• Don’t drink before driving;
• Do not use your cell phone while driving.