Ecuador's National Traffic Agency has issued
a national directive outlawing ridership on 'motos'
as passengers on public roads and highways.
The move follows an increase in crime by men riding motos as
'pasajeros'. Almost half of reported crimes in recent times
in La República have involved motos.
Murders by moto passengers have become an increasing problem,
especially in some crime-ridden coastal areas where
drug traffickers have become a primary police target.
Exceptions to the new rule are being made under certain conditions
for moto-riding families.
More details at the source of this post, www.cuencahighlife.com
