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Published on
Thursday, January 16, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff As more people flock to the beaches during the high tourism season from December 2024 to June 2025, traffic fines for violations are rising. According to the Traffic Police, the most common infractions on the beaches include driving or parking on the sand and the irresponsible use of jet skis. Under Traffic Law regulations, vehicles such as cars, SUVs, motorcycles, quad bikes, and trucks are prohibited from accessing beach areas. Drivers who violate this rule face fines of $125. An exception is made for vehicles entering the beach with permission from the General Directorate of Traffic, typically for tasks such as delivering fishing supplies, launching or retrieving boats, or emergencies. Improper use of personal watercraft (jet skis) is also subject to fines. The law prohibits operating a jet ski within 50 meters of people in the water to avoid accidents, including collisions. Additionally, jet skis are banned within 30 meters of ships, boats, or inflatable recreational items like water sleds.
Drivers who
violate any of these rules face fines of
$125.
Police urges
tourists to follow traffic regulations
to avoid penalties and accidents.
Anyone witnessing
a traffic violation on the beach can
report it by calling 9-1-1.
Tourism
is a vital sector of Costa Rica’s
economy. As
of July 2024, over 1.7 million tourists
arrived by air, marking a 13.5% increase
compared to the same period in 2023.
The
country set a tourism record in 2023,
welcoming more than 2.4 million
visitors.
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