The government of President Nayib Bukele is ramping up efforts to ensure road safety and provide roadside assistance during the Christmas and New Year holidays, aiming to support drivers and enhance mobility nationwide.
The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) unveiled the “MOP Te Asiste” program, offering free roadside assistance and towing services to drivers in need across the country. Minister of Public Works, Romeo Rodríguez, highlighted the ease of access to the service by calling 2510-0199.
“During this time of year, many tourists and Salvadorans return from abroad, increasing the number of vehicles on the roads and complicating traffic,” Rodríguez explained. To address these challenges, over 13,000 personnel will be deployed to ensure road safety.
The initiative includes:
• 1,850 vehicle checkpoints.
• 430 traffic flow management stations.
• 190 restricted zones for cargo transport.
• 75 inspection points for public transportation.
• Over 6,000 drug and alcohol tests.
The program runs until January 2, 2025, with personnel from the National Road Safety Council (Conasevi) and the Traffic Accident Victim Assistance Fund (FONATSV) supporting the efforts.
Deputy Minister of Transportation Nelson Reyes emphasized the importance of preventive measures, citing intensified vehicle inspections and increased enforcement of traffic laws. “We will conduct drug and alcohol tests, having already detained over 2,000 individuals for violations since January, surpassing last year’s figures,” Reyes stated.
Additionally, Alex Beltrán, director of FOVIALITO, confirmed ongoing road maintenance to improve connectivity and ensure safer driving conditions across the nation.
The Bukele administration remains committed to public safety by promoting road safety education and strict adherence to traffic laws throughout the holiday season.