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Published on
Thursday, January 9, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
Costa
Rica recorded 505 traffic-related deaths
in 2024, according to the Ministry of
Public Works and Transportation (MOPT).
The
figure reflects a decrease of 12
fatalities compared to 517 deaths reported
in 2023.
Of
the total fatalities, 271 victims (53%)
were motorcyclists, 68 (13%) were drivers,
47 (9%) were cyclists, and the remainder
were passengers, pedestrians, or
individuals operating other types of
vehicles.
Speeding was the leading cause of road accidents, resulting in 175 deaths (33%). Driving against traffic or crossing a designated line caused 133 fatalities (25%) and reckless driving accounted for 65 deaths or about 12%, among other.
Authorities
encourage the public to report suspected
reckless driving by calling the 911
emergency line.
The
Ministry of Public Works and
Transportation (MOPT) is a government
agency responsible for planning and
managing roads, airports, and maritime
ports. It also oversees public
transportation regulations.
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