Almost 4,000 drivers have been fined for disrespecting the sanitary vehicle restriction. In total, they will pay ₡371 million which will go to a fund to help those most affected by covid-19.
The fine was initially ₡23,415 but it was increased to ₡107,000 and the removal of the license plates, after so many were disrespecting it. May people contest the removal of their plates. Cosevi has 14,800 appeals to deal with, including those related to other traffic regulations.
The night time vehicle restriction has been reduced. It was between 7 pm and 5 am but is now from 10 pm to 5am on weekdays and remains 7 pm to 5 am weekends. The exceptions to the restriction remain the same.
