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I heard that the fines may not be imposed because of the review of the new traffic law. Also, I heard the fines do not apply to non-residents. Tourists are not being fined? Is this true?
I really don’t get it. I heard from a friend in Jaco that the poilce are not writting tickets to tourists.
Is this true?
Can you appeal fines?
Say this Today in Inside CR
“Points or not points, the is the discussion of the legislative commission analyzing the reforms to the Ley de Tránsito that was inherited by the legislative assembly which calls for, among other things, [u]a reduction in the high fines[/u] and point system that went into effect on March 1, 2010.
Francisco Chacón, legislator for the PLN, said that next week the commission will be hearing arguments from the Ministro de Obras Públicas (MOPT), Francisco Jiménez and representatives of the Jueces de Tránsito (traffic court jusdes).”
So do you think this is why people are not paying because they are waiting to see a reduction in the punitive fines and the draconian law.
Really, I find driving here intolerable at times but come on – the amount of the fines for Ticos to pay is harsh punishmen at least.
It reminds me of the States where every little infraction is $500.
[quote=”2BNCR”]. Also, I heard the fines do not apply to non-residents. Tourists are not being fined? Is this true?
I really don’t get it. I heard from a friend in Jaco that the poilce are not writting tickets to tourists.
Is this true?
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Perhaps your friend in Jaco has a bit of sunstroke. The only way not to get the ticket if stopped is to reach a “settlement” with the transito boys – resident, non resident, tourist – they stop them all!! Usually, they work in pairs with at least one able to speak some Inglese.
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