When a traffic accident occurs in Baja California Sur (BCS) and no one accepts responsibility, resolving the issue can become a long and confusing ordeal. Congresswoman Guadalupe Vázquez wants to change that.
Vázquez has introduced a reform initiative to the State Congress aimed at streamlining the resolution of traffic accidents. The proposal seeks to expedite crash investigations and establish clear protocols for determining fault.
Currently, obtaining compensation for damages in BCS can be a drawn-out process due to vague procedures and inconsistent evaluations. Vázquez’s initiative aims to change this by introducing standardized methods and requiring technical expert reports to determine liability objectively.
The proposal calls for an amendment to Article 12 of the State and Municipal Land Traffic Law. It would mandate the creation of official protocols and a step-by-step manual outlining road responsibility. These standardized tools would replace arbitrary interpretations with scientifically based assessments, ensuring more consistent outcomes in crash investigations.
“Resolving a traffic dispute shouldn’t be an ordeal,” Vázquez said. “It’s time to modernize procedures and establish clear, technical, and standardized rules that definitively determine fault.”
She noted that current processes are often slow, confusing, and expensive, particularly in cases involving only material damage, due to the lack of a unified resolution method. The goal of the reform, she emphasized, is to make justice more accessible for all South Californians.
If the proposal is approved, the Executive Branch will have 90 days to issue the new protocols and manuals. This change could fundamentally alter how traffic accidents are handled across the state.
The issue is particularly urgent in areas like Los Cabos and La Paz, where traffic incidents are on the rise. One recent weekend saw 41 reported crashes.
Compounding the problem is the number of uninsured drivers in the region. Those caught without insurance face heavy fines and vehicle impoundment, resulting in substantial financial burdens.