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Published
on Tuesday, December 17,
2024
By
the A.M. Costa Rica
staff
The
Ministry of Public Works and
Transportation (MOPT) announced that
penalties for breaking traffic laws would
be reduced by 3% starting January 1, 2025.
The
Court Superior Council approved the
reduction in traffic fines based on same
decrease percent in the Consumer Price
Index.
Starting
next month, drivers will face fines of
$727,- (approximately ₡363,600
colones)
for "A-Level" infractions including drunk
driving, speeding, and driving across the
opposite lane, among others. In addition,
this punishment results in a 6-point
penalty on their driver's license.
When
a driver obtains 6-point penalty on their
driving record, the license is revoked. To
renew their driver's licenses, people must
repeat the driving exam and score at least
70 out of 100.
A
fine of around $491,- (or ₡245,800
colones)
will be assessed for "B-Level" offenses,
such as transporting children under the
age of five on a motorcycle or carrying
them without safety gear. In addition to
the fine, the driver will receive a
4-point penalty on the driver's license.
Fines for "C-Level" infractions, including driving on sidewalks, talking on a mobile phone, and keeping pets on your lap while driving among others will cost $245 (about ₡245,800 colones).
Fines
for "D-Level" offenses, such as driving or
parking on the beach or in prohibited
areas, among others, will cost $121 or
about ₡60,800
colones.
The
lowest "E-Level" penalty, like driving
with an expired license or not carrying a
fire extinguisher, among others will be
$52,- or ₡26,000
colones.
According
to authorities, the money gained from fine
payments is used to finance Traffic Police
expenses, road safety campaigns, and Red
Cross programs, among other expenses.
Police
warn travelers to respect the rules as
they’ll be out in full force. They
launched the "Costa Rica's Safe Holidays
operation" to provide more surveillance
and security during the Christmas and
New Year holidays.
Authorities
recorded 394 road deaths as of October
2024. Of
the total of fatalities, 52% were
motorcyclists.
In
2023, there were over 500 deaths in road
accidents.
People can report any incidents of reckless driving to the 911 emergency line.
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