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Published on Wednesday, September
15, 2021
Just in time for the bicentennial celebrations, authorities have approved stricter driving restrictions with fewer plates allowed on the road and a shorter curfew, beginning this weekend. The driving restrictions, part of the National Decree for Health Emergency established in 2020, are now more severe, according to the National Emergency Commission. From today to Sunday, Sept. 19, the driving restrictions apply as follows: · Wednesday, Sept. 15, Independence Day: plates ending in 5 or 6 are banned from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Thursday, Sept. 16: plates ending in 7 or 8 are banned from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Friday, Sept. 17: plates ending in 9 or 0 are banned from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. · Saturday, Sept. 18: plates ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) are banned from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. . Sunday, Sept. 19: plates ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) are banned from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. This week’s driving restrictions apply from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beginning Saturday, the weekend curfew has been reduced by one hour, to 9 p.m. There should be no cars on the roads, except those traveling to authorized places such as the airport, a clinic, work, school, hotel, among others. The list of exceptions that allow any vehicle to drive at night is on the government website under Vehicle Exceptions. Drivers caught disregarding the driving restrictions must pay a fine of about $180. Traffic officers cannot seize the vehicle or its plates, nor can they reduce driver's license points for breaking the rules. Readers can verify the car plate number restrictions by visiting the government website’s Vehicle Restriction Alert. A practical solution to avoid driving is to request a ride-hailing service or use public transportation. Drivers should print and keep the ban-on-driving schedule displayed below with them at all times.  The driving and commerce restrictions should continue until herd immunity can be achieved, which is at least 83% of the population, approximately 4,274,344 million people vaccinated, the government said. So far, 1,727, 299 people have completed their two-dose treatment, approximately 34% of the population, according to the Vaccine National Information System report. Drivers who want to appeal a fine made by traffic police have the option of claiming by email, due to the reduction of personnel at the headquarters and branches of the Road Safety Council, known as Cosevi. Also, vehicle owners whose license plates were seized by traffic officers could recover them through home delivery services provided by Correos de Costa Rica, the state delivery services company. ------------------------ How do the driving restrictions impact businesses in your community? 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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