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Published on Wednesday, September
29, 2021
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Despite the ban-on-driving rule, Traffic Police continue seizing vehicles even during the pandemic, just this year 5,747 drivers lost their vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles or bicycles for committing an offense against the Traffic Law. The data is from January through August. The infractions leading to getting a vehicle seized varies. For example, in August, 430 drivers were caught driving without a license or with their license suspended. This offense is the reason for the seizure of the vehicle, the police said. Driving under the influence is another offense that will get your vehicle seized. So far this year, from January to August, traffic police had 2,220 drivers test positive for alcohol. Once vehicles are seized, the process to get it back takes time. To recover the vehicle, the owner must request an appointment on the Road Safety Council website, known as Cosevi. Then pay for the transportation of the vehicle from the place where it was stopped to the police station, which is $12 for a distance of 6 kilometers and $2 for each additional kilometer. The owner must pay the cost of custody of the vehicle, which is $8 per day. That is added to the fine for breaking the traffic law of $185, plus a six-point deduction on the license record. Any delay in recovering the vehicle can result in being costly. Authorities advise recovering immediately since police implement a daily charge for each day the vehicle is in their 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. Due to more than 29,000 drivers with accumulated penalty points on their driver's licenses for breaking the pandemic driving restrictions, the Ministry of Transportation issued a resolution to clear drivers' records of these punishment points. More information on how to claim a seized vehicle can be obtained at the Cosevi line (506) 2522-0900. ------------ How much is the fine in your country for vehicle seizure? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com Real
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