Q COSTARICA—Traffic fines for 2026 will decrease between ¢57 and ¢800, according to changes defined by the Superior Council of the Judiciary and published ON Wednesday, November 26.
These variations depend on the year-on-year Consumer Price Index (CPI), accumulated between July 2024 and June 2025.
Fines in category E will decrease by ¢57.33, while infractions within group A will see the reduction of ₡800.
Among the least costly infractions are violations of vehicle restrictions, excessive use of the horn, or slowing down to observe accidents.
At the other end of the spectrum, the highest fines correspond to passing on curves, crossing into the opposite lane separated by a solid line, making U-turns or left turns in prohibited areas, among others. The fines will be ¢362,839.14.
In Costa Rica, in addition to monetary fines, sanctions include seizure of license plates and/or vehicle, and the accumulation of points, which can lead to license suspension if certain limits are exceeded.
How the points system works. Drivers accumulate points on their record for committing serious or very serious traffic violations. If a driver accumulates 5 or more points, they must complete a driver re-education course to renew their license; If 12 or more points are accumulated, the license will be temporarily suspended. It is possible to recover points through driver awareness and re-education courses, provided the established requirements are met.
To find out about any outstanding traffic fines and how many points you have accumulated on your license, you can access the information on the Consejo de Seguridad Vial (COSEVI) website at https://www.csv.go.cr/