Taxi Drivers Urge Tulum to Mark Speed Bumps Near Parque del Jaguar

Tulum, Quintana Roo — Taxi drivers operating near Parque Nacional del Jaguar have asked authorities to install warning signs and reflective paint on speed bumps in the area, saying a lack of visible markings has led to numerous accidents, particularly involving tourists.

Drivers Hipólito Canul, Francisco San Román and Diego Can, who work from a local taxi stand, said they frequently witness crashes involving motorcyclists and motorists who hit the speed reducers suddenly, sometimes suffering injuries or vehicle damage.

“At least four speed bumps lack proper signage, and that constantly causes accidents,” the drivers said, urging officials to address the problem before a more serious incident occurs.

They explained that visitors especially struggle to spot the speed bumps because there is not enough vertical signage or reflective paint to identify them in advance, particularly at night when visibility drops sharply.

Drivers who are unfamiliar with the area can come upon the speed reducers unexpectedly and lose control of their vehicles, the taxi operators said. That poses a risk not only to motorists and motorcyclists but also to cyclists and pedestrians who use the road daily.

The area sees a steady flow of tourists, workers and service providers, they noted, making it essential to improve road safety conditions and install uniform signage that gives drivers enough time to slow down.

Concern flared again on Thursday, when tourists driving through the area struck a female cyclist who was on her way to work.

The taxi drivers called on the relevant authorities to inspect the four speed bumps and add preventive signs, high-visibility paint or reflective material, as well as review the general condition of the roadway. They said a preventive intervention would reduce risks and stop a signage problem from turning into accidents with more serious consequences, especially at a point with heavy tourist traffic.