driving in costa rica

Thousands of motorcyclists took to the streets for Halloween and overtook them to the point of causing a chaos the traffic police were not prepared to handle. What started as…

The vehicle restriction, while still in place, is lightening up.  Authorities stress that this does not mean the pandemic is over. It is a reaction to the epidemiological conditions improving…

Although the Prosecutor’s Office appeals to request to suspend the sanitary vehicle restriction, for now, it continues. Drivers are urged to respect all traffic laws, including restrictions, in order to…

MOPT has awarded contracts for the construction of overpasses in Tarras and La Lima de Cartago. The H. Solís-Estrella consortium is the winner. It will begin the work in the…

A tragic accident happened as a family was on the way to the airport in Liberia, Costa Rica on Monday at 4:28 am. The driver and a mother and her…

Recope will be selling super gasoline mixed with ethanol starting May 29th and warns users to condition their equipment. Vehicle owners, transporters and service stations will be affected. The alcohol…

Just a single day after receiving his license, a young man was involved in an accident that took the life of a motorcyclist. He now faces charges of culpable homicide…

22% of car owners have not paid their “marchamo,” or right of circulation, on time. They are exposed to fines for late payment of this tax. They also can have…