New law prohibits motorcycle passengers, imposes a fine equivalent to R$ 2,100, and was created to try to curb robberies and attacks committed by criminals using motorcycles in Peru, Brazil's neighboring country.

New law prohibits motorcycle passengers, imposes a fine equivalent to R$ 2,100, and was created to try to curb robberies and attacks committed by criminals using motorcycles in Peru, Brazil’s neighboring country.

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 20/05/2026 at 15:19

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Peru creates rules for motorcyclists in areas under a state of emergency and prohibits passengers on motorcycles to try to curb urban violence.

A new security measure adopted in Peru has begun to generate strong reactions on social media and alarmed many Brazilian motorcyclists after videos and posts claimed that motorcycles with passengers could incur fines equivalent to more than R$ 2,000. The rule does exist, but it was not created in Brazil. The information comes from the Peruvian news agency itself and was published on January 23 of this year.

The Peruvian government has started to prohibit two people from riding on the same motorcycle in regions under a state of emergency, mainly in Metropolitan Lima and Callao, as part of an emergency package to try to reduce robberies, armed attacks, extortions, and crimes committed by criminals using motorcycles to quickly flee the scene.

According to Peruvian authorities, this crime model has become increasingly common in the country: one person drives the motorcycle while another carries out robberies or attacks before fleeing through urban traffic.

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The prohibition began to apply in areas under a state of emergency

According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Peru, the restriction came into effect in areas declared under a state of emergency, including Lima and Callao. The measure was formalized by supreme decree and began to be enforced by the Peruvian police.

The government stated that the decision is part of a set of emergency actions to tackle the increase in urban violence and organized crime.

In addition to the restriction on passengers on motorcycles, the state of emergency also expanded police operations, military presence on the streets, and identity control actions.

The initial fine can exceed R$ 1,000 and doubles in case of recurrence

According to information released by Peruvian authorities and local media, the infraction now generates an initial fine of 660 soles, equivalent to approximately R$ 1,000 at the current exchange rate.

In case of recurrence, the penalty can double to 1,320 soles, an amount close to R$ 2,100 depending on the exchange rate.

The regulation also provides for the loss of points on the driver’s license and other administrative sanctions.

The Peruvian government states that motorcycles have come to be used in quick attacks

Security authorities in Peru claim that motorcycles are increasingly being used in:

quick robberies;
armed attacks;
executions;
extortions;
and urban escapes.

According to local reports and analyses on the security crisis in the country, criminals take advantage of the heavy city traffic to quickly escape after attacks.

The model has become especially concerning in Lima, where the perception of insecurity has strongly increased in recent years.

The measure divided opinions between motorcyclists and authorities

The new rule generated a strong reaction among Peruvian motorcyclists. Organizations related to the sector stated that millions of people use motorcycles daily for work, family commuting, and urban transport, arguing that the restriction punishes ordinary workers instead of directly targeting criminal organizations.

On the other hand, government members argue that the measure is necessary in the face of escalating violence.

Peruvian President José Jeri even participated personally in police operations in Lima to reinforce compliance with the new rule.

Peru is experiencing a severe public security crisis

The restriction occurs amid a public security crisis that has worsened in Peru in recent years. Data cited in reports and local news point to an increase in:

extortions;
murders;
urban violence;
and the activity of criminal organizations.

The Peruvian government has been renewing states of emergency in different regions of the country in an attempt to contain the situation.

In Lima and Callao, the presence of military personnel on the streets has become more frequent during security operations.

The rule does not apply in Brazil

Despite the repercussion on Brazilian social networks, the ban has not been adopted in Brazil. The measure is specifically linked to the emergency rules implemented by the Peruvian government in areas under a state of emergency.

Even so, the discussion gained momentum because several Latin American countries are facing an increase in crimes committed with motorcycles in large urban centers.

The Peruvian case ended up drawing attention precisely because it directly affects one of the most used means of transport by the working population of the country.

New law prohibits motorcycle passengers, imposes a fine equivalent to R$ 2,100, and was created to try to curb robberies and attacks committed by criminals using motorcycles in Peru, Brazil’s neighboring country.

Peru creates rules for motorcyclists in areas under a state of emergency and prohibits passengers on motorcycles to try to curb urban violence.

The prohibition began to apply in areas under a state of emergency

The initial fine can exceed R$ 1,000 and doubles in case of recurrence

The Peruvian government states that motorcycles have come to be used in quick attacks

The measure divided opinions between motorcyclists and authorities

Peru is experiencing a severe public security crisis

The rule does not apply in Brazil

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New law prohibits motorcycle passengers, imposes a fine equivalent to R$ 2,100, and was created to try to curb robberies and attacks committed by criminals using motorcycles in Peru, Brazil’s neighboring country.

Peru creates rules for motorcyclists in areas under a state of emergency and prohibits passengers on motorcycles to try to curb urban violence.

The prohibition began to apply in areas under a state of emergency

The initial fine can exceed R$ 1,000 and doubles in case of recurrence

The Peruvian government states that motorcycles have come to be used in quick attacks

The measure divided opinions between motorcyclists and authorities

Peru is experiencing a severe public security crisis

The rule does not apply in Brazil

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