Quintana Roo Plans Hybrid Speed Control for Safer Roads

Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Quintana Roo Mobility Institute (Imoveqroo) is conducting a technical analysis to implement a hybrid speed control system on roadways with the highest incidence of accidents, particularly Highway 307 and Colosio Avenue in Cancún.

Rafael Hernández Kotasek, director of the institute, explained that this proposal is part of a new mobility project that will be submitted to the state Congress before December 15.

Rising Accidents and Need for Preventive Measures

Quintana Roo remains among the states with the most traffic accidents in the country. On Highway 307 alone, more than 60 serious incidents have been recorded this year, while the entire state has tallied over 300 traffic events.

Hernández Kotasek emphasized that the measures do not seek revenue collection purposes but rather a preventive approach in the face of increasing accidents.

How Would the Hybrid System Operate?

The model under evaluation would combine:

• Fixed cameras at strategic points.
• Mobile equipment such as radar guns for itinerant supervision.

Its implementation will depend on agreements with municipalities and federal authorities, as the roadways have shared jurisdictions.

Agreements Could Take Several Months

The director of Imoveqroo indicated that the agreements will require a detailed review of authority, revenue collection, and operation, so the process could extend for several months.

The proposal will be integrated into the Comprehensive Quintanarroense Mobility System, whose deployment is planned gradually over the next two years.

No Fare Increases Until New System is Operational

Regarding fares, Hernández Kotasek reported that almost all taxi unions have requested increases. However, he clarified that there will be no authorizations until the system is operational and there are transportation alternatives for citizens.

Applying increases now — he warned — would have a direct impact on family economies.

Legislative Review and Harmonization of Authority

Once the project reaches Congress, the Mobility Commission will review each component to define speed control mechanisms, harmonize authority between municipalities and the state, and establish a safe implementation plan for users.