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Road Safety Policy

SISTEMA DE INFORMACIÓN GEOGRÁFICA DE LATINO AMÉRICA – SIGLA S.A.S. is committed, through its Strategic Road Safety Plan (SRSP), to establish (plan) activities for the promotion and prevention of traffic incidents and/or accidents, to implement, monitor, continuously improve, and maintain strategies related to road safety. This is achieved through safe and reliable operations for all interested parties and road users, ensuring compliance with applicable legal and contractual requirements and contributing to the reduction of road accident rates with a focus on continuous improvement and an organizational culture of road event prevention.

Senior management reaffirms its commitment to the following aspects:

a) Providing the necessary resources to implement the activities and/or strategies outlined in the SRSP, fostering safe habits and behaviors on the road among all organization personnel during their mission-related and commuting trips, with the goal of preventing traffic accidents and/or incidents.

b) Managing activities for the prevention of traffic accidents that could affect the physical, psychological, and social well-being of employees, as well as cause damage to property and the environment.

c) Carrying out actions aimed at controlling unsafe conditions and road risks, promoting compliance with the applicable requirements related to the organization’s corporate purpose, as well as the continuous improvement of safety conditions for the transport of people and goods in its operations.

To achieve this, SISTEMA DE INFORMACIÓN GEOGRÁFICA DE LATINO AMÉRICA – SIGLA S.A.S. will develop this policy under the following parameters:

a. Ensuring the dissemination of the road safety policy to all employees of the organization, including direct employees and contractors, through various communication channels.
b. Providing the necessary mechanisms for raising awareness and training personnel who use vehicles for work-related activities, as well as other road users engaged in work-related travel.
c. Ensuring the implementation of activities related to road risks within the organization, enabling better control of safe habits and behaviors on the road to eliminate, substitute, reduce, or control identified risks.
d. Vehicle operation must be carried out exclusively by qualified personnel according to the type of vehicle being driven, and they must have the necessary training and medical and occupational competencies.
e. Maintaining strict control over the preventive and corrective maintenance of vehicles to achieve optimal operational performance. This control applies to the entire fleet, regardless of its type of affiliation.
f. Ensuring compliance with applicable road safety regulations so that all transport operations and road-related activities adhere to traffic laws or the organization’s own regulations to prevent workplace incidents and accidents.

Regulatory Policies:

  • The use of seat belts by all vehicle occupants.
  • Avoiding driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Adhering to speed limits.
  • Not using a mobile phone while driving or engaging in any other distracting activity.
  • Keeping the vehicle in good condition.
  • Respecting traffic lights and road signs.
  • Maintaining a safe following distance.
  • Avoiding distractions while driving.
  • Complying with speed regulations according to current laws.

Speed Limits in Urban Roads and Municipal Highways:

On urban roads, the maximum and minimum speeds for public or private service vehicles will be determined and properly signposted by the competent Traffic Authority in the respective district or municipality. Under no circumstances shall the speed exceed fifty (50) kilometers per hour. The speed limit in school zones and residential areas shall be thirty (30) kilometers per hour. Electric or gasoline-powered scooters and bicycles shall not exceed forty (40) kilometers per hour.

Speed Limits on National and Departmental Highways:

On national and departmental highways, the authorized speeds for public or private vehicles shall be determined by the Ministry of Transport or the Governor’s Office, as applicable, considering the road specifications. Under no circumstances shall the speed exceed ninety (90) kilometers per hour.

For dual carriageways that do not have pedestrian crossings within their design, the maximum speed shall be 120 kilometers per hour. On private roads, drivers must adhere to the signage established for those roads.