Weekday vehicle restrictions in the San José City resumed on Monday following the Holy Week break, the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) announced.

The restrictions were temporarily suspended last week due to reduced traffic levels, as most public institutions and many private businesses were closed, easing congestion across the city.

As of Monday, authorities reinstated the rule along Route 39, known as Circunvalación, which encircles San José city. The measure is intended to curb heavy traffic in the capital’s downtown area.

The restriction runs from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is based on the last digit of a vehicle’s license plate:

• Mondays: Plates ending in 1 or 2.
• Tuesdays: 3 or 4.
• Wednesdays: 5 or 6.
• Thursdays: 7 or 8.
• Fridays: 9 or 0.

There are no driving restrictions on Saturdays and Sundays.

As of February, Costa Rica had recorded more than 100 traffic-related deaths, according to MOPT data.

In 2025, the country reported more than 500 traffic-related fatalities, a 13.3% increase compared with 2024.

Authorities urged drivers to follow traffic laws and report dangerous driving to the 911 emergency hotline.

MOPT is responsible for enforcing traffic regulations and promoting road safety nationwide.