  This year that specific type of fine was 12% higher than the same period last year. - A.M. Costa Rica wire services illustrative photo - |
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 Published Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Almost
a thousand drivers fined
for not using booster seats By the A.M. Costa Rica staff This year, between January and July, 955 drivers were reprimanded for not using safety devices, booster seats in their cars while transporting children under the age of 12, confirmed the Traffic Police. According to the police report, this year that specific type of fine was 12% higher than the same period last year. These statistics show the irresponsible attitude of many adults when driving with children, police said. "Any number of fines, for this reason, is disturbing," said Alberto Barquero, deputy director of the Traffic Police. "We would not want to think that people have become more negligent in this matter." According to the police, as a result of stricter surveillance operations in the streets and driving restrictions there have been more cases of breaking Traffic Law than last year.  Also during the same period, 106 motorcyclists were fined for transporting children under 5 years of age on the motorcycle. Transporting children under 5 years of age on a motorcycle is illegal in accordance with the Traffic Law. The fine for transporting children under 12 years of age without the respective booster seat or transporting children under 5 years of age on a motorcycle is $371, plus a penalty of 4 points less on the qualification note of the driver's license. ------------------------------- Have you seen people transporting young children on motorcycles in your community? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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