Integrated action combats illegal circulation of vehicles in protected area of Salinópolis
Vehicles were circulating illegally in a secluded area of Atalaia Beach, in Salinópolis, more precisely in the region known as Ponta da Sofia, where motorized traffic is prohibited by court decision.
On the afternoon of this Tuesday (15), drivers of two motorcycles were fined by agents from the Institute of Forest Development and Biodiversity (Ideflor-Bio), the Department of Transit of the State of Pará (Detran), and the Military Police. The vehicles were circulating illegally in a secluded area of Atalaia Beach, in Salinópolis, more precisely in the region known as Ponta da Sofia, where motorized traffic is prohibited by court decision.
The location, situated at the height of the 3rd shortcut to the resort, is closed to vehicle circulation by recommendation of the Public Ministry of the State of Pará (MPPA) and determination of the Court of Justice of the State of Pará (TJPA). The measure aims to protect one of the main nesting sites for sea turtles in the region, preventing nests from being destroyed by the traffic of motorcycles and cars, a practice that poses a direct risk to the species' reproduction.
According to information, in addition to surpassing the physical containment barrier, the four young people caught in the area were performing dangerous maneuvers with the motorcycles, such as wheelies. None of them had a National Driver's License (CNH), which aggravated the infraction.
Accountability - It is worth remembering that environmental legislation considers the circulation of motor vehicles in preservation areas a crime, especially in spaces with proven presence of endangered species, such as sea turtles. Violating the rules can lead to civil, administrative, and criminal liability for offenders. The isolation of Ponta da Sofia, therefore, is not just a measure for tourist management, but an effective protection of coastal biodiversity.
Throughout the entire period of Operation Summer 2025, Ideflor-Bio and partner agencies will maintain fixed and mobile monitoring teams in the Ponta da Sofia area. The goal is to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, prevent damage to local fauna and flora, and educate visitors about the importance of preserving sensitive ecosystems.
“Caring for the reproduction of turtles is a collective commitment. The presence of vehicles in nesting areas poses a serious risk. Our job is to ensure that nature has the necessary tranquility to continue its cycle. We will continue to monitor firmly, in partnership with other agencies,” said Ellivelton Carvalho, director of Management and Monitoring of Conservation Units at Ideflor-Bio.
