No, applying makeup while driving in Peru is illegal under Decreto Supremo 016-2009-MTC, which prohibits any activity diverting attention from road safety. The Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC) enforces this via Reglamento Nacional de Tránsito, classifying it as a distraction offense. Violators face fines up to S/ 1,800 (2024) and potential license suspension. Courts have upheld penalties for “manual distractions,” including cosmetic application, citing Ley 30296 (2014) amendments.
Key Regulations for Applying Makeup While Driving in Peru
- Distraction Prohibition: Artículo 86 of the Reglamento Nacional de Tránsito explicitly bans activities that impair driver concentration, including makeup application, mirroring EU standards adapted to Peru’s Código de Tránsito.
- Strict Liability: The MTC’s 2023 Circular 005 clarifies that even brief distractions (e.g., lipstick application) constitute falta grave, triggering administrative sanctions under Decreto Legislativo 1194.
- Enforcement Trends: Traffic cameras in Lima and Callao now flag “hand-to-face” movements, with police prioritizing fines for violations near schools or high-risk zones, per Resolución Ministerial 520-2022-MTC.
Sources: MTC (2024), Poder Judicial fallos 2023-2024, Diario Oficial El Peruano updates.