Number of traffic deaths doubles in Amapá in the first five months of 2026, according to police

According to Captain Garreto, from the State Highway Police Battalion (BPRE), inattention and recklessness lead the risk factors. "This increase is due to disregard for traffic rules, excessive use of cell phones when driving the vehicle and lack of attention to speed limits, use of helmets and seat belts", explained the captain. Captain Garreto, from the State Highway Police Battalion (BPRE). Isadora Pereira/g1 Profile of occurrences and critical areas According to the captain, motorcyclists continue to be the main victims of local traffic. The police statistical screening sector points out that the majority of serious accidents involving motorcycles occur due to red lights at traffic lights. The BPRE survey mapped the locations and times with the highest number of these accidents in Macapá: Affected regions: Neighborhoods in the central area of ??the capital; Peak times: Early morning and late working hours (departure from shops and service offices). READ MORE: Fire hits part of restaurant structure in the North Zone of Macapá; VIDEO Macapá and Mazagão will have power outages between July 9th and 14th; check schedules Unifap opens 16 places for a free professional master's degree in innovation and intellectual property Most recurring infractions Despite the increase in deaths, the profile of fines recorded by inspection teams during street operations follows an old pattern. The three most frequently detected irregularities in the state are: Drivers driving without a National Driving License (CNH); Owners who deliver or allow unlicensed people (or those with suspended/revoked driving privileges) to drive the vehicle; Vehicles traveling with delayed annual licensing. Awareness Still according to BPRE, containing the statistics of violence on the asphalt requires a combination of reinforcing overt inspection and continuous education campaigns. Simple measures such as respecting road signs, not driving under the influence of alcohol and keeping mandatory protective equipment up to date continue to be identified as the most effective tools to prevent deaths. Given the scenario, the 9th Battalion reported that it will intensify integrated traffic operations. The corporation reinforces its call for drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians to pay extra attention on the roads to reduce accidents throughout Amapá. "The battalion reinforces its action in relation to traffic inspection and reinforces the idea that drivers have to pay more attention so that these accidents are reduced and even end in the state of Amapá and in the city of Macapá", said Garreto. BPRE vehicle, in Macapá. Isadora Pereira/g1 VIDEOS with news from Amapá: