Security Ministry: Summarizes the proposed reforms against dangerous driving, with sentences of up to 15 years for bus and truck drivers
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Las reformas propuestas al Código Penal, al Código Procesal Penal y a la Ley de Transporte contemplan medidas más estrictas contra la conducción peligrosa. Entre las principales disposiciones destacan: ☑️ Penas de hasta 10 años de prisión por homicidio o lesiones culposas y hasta 15 años para conductores de autobuses y vehículos de carga. ☑️ Exclusión de la conciliación, la mediación y la reparación del daño como mecanismos para finalizar el proceso penal. ☑️ Fortalecimiento de las medidas de control, incluyendo el retiro de vehículos, licencias y placas, así como revisiones técnicas.— Ministerio de Seguridad (@SeguridadSV) · Oct 20, 2026 · 17:21 (El Salvador time)
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The Security Ministry summarizes the proposed reforms against dangerous driving, with sentences of up to 15 years for bus and truck drivers.
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