- Published: Tuesday, January 14, 2020-
Cost to move and impound seized vehicles increases
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The Road Safety Council approved an increase in the costs of carrier and custody services of vehicles confiscated by the Traffic Police.
According to the council, after analysis, members settled the new rates to cover the cost for the service.
The new amount per vehicle carrying is $13 covering a distance of 6 kms or less. The price increased $1 compared to the last year.
In the transport of vehicles for more distance, the rate increases $2.19 for each additional kilometer.
For example, carrying services of a vehicle confiscated by the Traffic Police, for a distance of 10 kms from the place that the vehicle was seized to the council facilities would cost $22.
As for custody of the vehicle, the new rate is $7.47 per day. This rate increased by the equivalent of 51 U.S. cents compared to last year's price.
According to the council, the confiscation of vehicles occurs when a driver breaks the traffic law in cases such as improper parking, driving under the influence of alcohol or driving without a license, among others.
According to Carlos Rivas, director of the council, the new rates are not generating profit for the institution. The new rates are for covering the costs involved in the carriage and custody of a vehicle after the owner committed a fault.
According to Rivas, there are costs such as patrol fuel, insurance policies to cover vehicle damage and private security services at the sites where vehicles are confiscated, among others.
To recover the vehicle, the owners must first pay the fines that were established due to the infraction. After having paid all the fines, the driver must go to the council facilities to request the return of the vehicle. In a document that is provided, the estimated fee for transporting and custody services will be listed.
In order to recover the vehicle, that fee must be paid.
The authorities call on drivers to recover the vehicle the same day they pay the fines. Otherwise, they must pay for all extra days the vehicle remains in custody.
Only vehicle owners can pay fines and recover the vehicles. In case the owner cannot go in person to the council facilities, another person can do so with legal authorization.
More information on how to claim a seized vehicle can be obtained at the council line 506 2522-0900.
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