The Supervision Department of the Comptroller General checked 409 vehicles on the first day of an operation, to detect  improper use  and netted 24 offenders and 16 were detained

Among detected irregularities were  "not carrying the corresponding safe-conduct passes, expired license plate, transfer of unauthorized passengers, lack of license and insurance policy and expired license, " said the comptroller’s report.

State vehicles in use during Carnival celebrations must have their current license plate, while the driver must carry the safe conduct that clearly justifies the mission he is going to carry out.

If the breach of the provisions is verified, the vehicles will be retained and the offender will be sanctioned with a $100 fine and in cases of recidivism will be dismissed.