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Published on Monday,
April 17,
2023
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff As of
March, more than 2,700 DUI tests were
applied by Traffic Police.
These drivers committed the "A-Level" fine, meaning they were arrested and their vehicles were impounded. Drivers also have to pay a fine of approximately $670, plus take a penalty of 6 points on their driving record.
When a driver is penalized with 6 points on their driving record, their driver's license is suspended. They are forced to retake the driving course and score a minimum of 70 points out of 100 to renew their driver’s licenses.
Additionally, police stopped and fined another 54 drivers with blood alcohol levels between 0.20 and 0.75 grams. They were not arrested but must pay the same $670 fine plus the penalty of 6 points on their driving record.
Also, almost 160 drivers tested with a very low blood-alcohol level. They did not receive any sanction.
According to the ministry, the money generated by collecting the fines is used to cover the Traffic Police expenses, road safety campaign expenses, traffic sign maintenance and Red Cross aid among others.
In Holy Week, more than 8,000 drivers were fined for reckless driving.
People can report suspects of reckless driving behavior to the Traffic Law by dialing the 911 emergency line.
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