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 Drivers who are stopped for breaking the ban-on-driving rule must pay a fine of approximately $180. - Ministry of Security photo -  |
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Monday, June 14, 2021
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff As it is well known by expats residing in Costa Rica, since the detection of the first person infected with covid-19 in Costa Rica in March 2020, authorities have put into action driving restrictions as a measure to try to contain the spread of the virus in the country. Since then, those restrictions have changed constantly. According to the National Emergency Commission authorities, this week the ban-on-driving rule applies based on the last number of the vehicle plate. Drivers can be on the roads from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. as long as their vehicle plate number isn’t banned. After 9 p.m. there should be no vehicle on the streets, except for people who travel to authorized places such as the airport, a clinic, work or a hotel, among others. The list of exceptions that allow any vehicle to drive at night is on the government website on Covid Vehicle Exceptions. Tourists planning on traveling to Costa Rica during this week should acquire the list of restrictions and schedules of tourist centers, restaurants, hotels, and the ban-on-driving schedule. It is recommend checking-in with the embassy of their country in Costa Rica, as part of their traveling pre-plans. The ban-on-driving- rule of this week, from Monday, June 14 to 20, applies as follows: » On Monday plates ending in 1 and 2 are banned. » On Tuesday, plates ending in 3 and 4 are banned. » On Wednesday, plates ending in 5 and 6 are banned. » On Thursdays, plates ending in 7 and 8 are banned. » On Friday, plates ending in 9 and 0 are banned. » On Saturday only the plates ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) are allowed to be on the road. » On Sunday only the plates ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8) are allowed. Drivers who are stopped for breaking the ban-on-driving rule must pay a fine of approximately $180. Traffic officers cannot seize the vehicle or its plates. They also cannot reduce driver's license points for breaking the rule. The most practical solution to avoid driving is to request a ride-hailing service. In the case of people who cannot use ride-hailing services and have no other option than to use their vehicle, authorities recommend to print the ban-on-driving weekly schedule and paste it on the car dashboard.  Readers can verify the car plate number restrictions by visiting the government website on Covid-19 Vehicle Alert. -------------------------- What have you heard from expats facing problems with the ban-on-driving rule? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com  Real Estate For Sale
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