Q COSTARICA — A reduction of between ¢58 and ¢1,300 colones in traffic fines was applied starting January 1st.
The Superior Council of the Judiciary upheld the fee schedule for sanctions included in the Law on Traffic on Public Roads, Land Transportation, and Road Safety for 2026.
The reduction in fees is approximately 0.22% and will remain in effect throughout the year.
For example, violating vehicle restrictions, driving with an expired license, or failing to yield to a pedestrian will now cost ¢58 colones less, with the fines decreasing from ¢26,063 to ¢26,005 as a result of the update.
In the case of Category A fines, applicable to infractions such as driving under the influence, the amount decreases from ¢363,639 to ¢362,839, a drop of ¢800.
The highest penalty, applied to commercial establishments for non-compliance with the use of preferential parking spaces, decreases from ¢614,339 to ¢612,988, representing a reduction of ¢1,300.
