Background on the Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT)
The Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT) is responsible for overseeing transportation and related infrastructure in Mexico. This government body ensures that various transportation services, including federal passenger and cargo autotransportation, private person and cargo transport, arrastre privado, international passenger autotransportation, and auxiliary services like paquetería, mensajería, arrastre, and salvamento, adhere to regulatory requirements.
SICT’s New Extension for Vehicle Inspections
In an effort to guarantee efficient and effective compliance with regulatory obligations, SICT has announced a new extension for vehicle inspections. This extension applies to federal autotransportation service permit holders, including those providing passenger, cargo, private person and cargo transport, arrastre privado, international passenger autotransportation, and auxiliary services like paquetería, mensajería, arrastre, and salvamento.
Revised Deadlines for Vehicle Inspections
SICT, through the General Directorate of Federal Autotransportation, has set the following revised deadlines for vehicle inspections:
- Vehicles with plates ending in 5 or 6 now have until July 31, 2023 (previously set for April).
- Vehicles with plates ending in 7 or 8 now have until June 30, 2023 (previously set for June).
Rationale Behind the Extension
The SICT explained that this extension is necessary to ensure efficient and effective compliance with regulatory obligations by permit holders. This decision aligns with administrative efficiency principles outlined in current legislation and aims to maintain uninterrupted service provision.
Comments from the Comisión Nacional de Mejora Regulatoria (CONAMER)
During a CONAMER meeting, a worker from an accredited and approved inspection unit highlighted the lack of available physical-mechanical inspection reports. This worker criticized the publication of extension deadlines without providing holograms, which are essential for completing these inspections.
ANTP’s Stance on Compliance with Regulations
Asociación Nacional de Transporte Privado (ANTP) president Leonardo Gómez emphasized the importance of adhering to regulations, regardless of established deadlines. Speaking before the 25th National Cargo Transport Forum, Gómez stated:
We have consistently advocated for compliance with regulations and increased road safety, which is one of our association’s core principles. Every vehicle on the road should meet all regulatory requirements, reducing accident rates and enhancing operational productivity and efficiency.
Gómez further added that ANTP members understand the necessity of complying with regulations, as their vehicles are constantly monitored. He encouraged proactive maintenance practices to ensure greater safety for everyone.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of SICT’s new extension? The extension aims to ensure efficient and effective compliance with regulatory obligations by permit holders in the transportation sector.
- What are the revised deadlines for vehicle inspections? Vehicles with plates ending in 5 or 6 now have until July 31, 2023. Those with plates ending in 7 or 8 now have until June 30, 2023.
- Why was the extension necessary? The SICT decided to extend the deadlines due to insufficient physical-mechanical inspection reports availability, ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining uninterrupted service.
- What is ANTP’s stance on regulatory compliance? ANTP president Leonardo Gómez emphasizes the importance of adhering to regulations and increasing road safety, regardless of established deadlines.
