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Over 350 road accident deaths in Costa Rica



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Published on Tuesday, October 8, 2024
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff





The Ministry of Public Works and Transports (MOPT) recorded 353 road deaths as of September.


The ministry statistics show that 22 fewer deaths were recorded this year, compared to 375 fatalities in the same period of 2023.


Of the total number of fatalities, 185 were motorcyclists (52%), 54 were drivers (15%), 34 were cyclists (9%), and the remainder fatalities were passengers,  individuals driving other types of vehicles or pedestrians.


According to officials, the leading causes of these road accidents were speeding (118 fatalities), crossing a designated line and driving on the wrong side against traffic (101 deaths) and reckless driving with 45 victims, among others.







People can report suspects of reckless driving by dialing the 9-1-1 emergency line.



Recently, more than 3,500 DUI tests were applied by Traffic Police. Of these, police identified over 600 drunk drivers.



The police reported over 500 deaths in traffic accidents in 2023. Of the total number of fatalities, 48% were motorcyclists.



The Ministry of Public Works and Transports (MOPT) is a government agency responsible for planning and building roads, airports, and maritime ports and regulating public transportation.



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