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Prosecutor’s Office investigates misuse of train horns at Port of Santos
Jun, 13, 2023 Posted by Gabriel MalheirosWeek 202323
The State of São Paulo’s Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF-SP) has initiated an investigation into the alleged misuse of train horns at the Port of Santos. An anonymous complaint received by the agency claimed that the sound signals went off excessively during the night.
While the inquiry has been opened, the Port Authority of Santos (APS) stated that it was not notified about the investigation. However, the APS claimed that the sound signals used by the trains adhere to safety standards.
The city hall stated that there is currently no local legislation specifically addressing the use of train horns. They further noted that inspections should be conducted by the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT).
Horns
Regarding the use of horns, the ANTT explained to the news agency g1 that there are strict safety procedures to be observed near train crossings at the Port of Santos. Drivers are required to reduce speed, turn on headlights, and sound the horn when approaching pedestrians.
The purpose of the sound signal is important to prevent accidents. However, the ANTT acknowledged that limits might have been exceeded, and the governmental body expressed its intent to investigate possible non-compliance with regulations, despite not receiving an official invoice.
The MPF-SP provided a statement indicating that the investigation is still in its initial phase, and as a result, further details cannot be disclosed at this time.
Source: G1
To read the original news piece, click on: https://g1.globo.com/sp/santos-regiao/porto-mar/noticia/2023/06/12/mpf-investiga-uso-indevido-de-buzinas-no-transporte-ferroviario-do-porto-de-santos-sp.ghtml
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