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road safety

  • January 8, 2026

Pre-Dawn San José Crash Leaves Driver in Critical Condition

San José, Costa Rica — San José – A man is fighting for his life in a capital city hospital…
  • January 7, 2026

Costa Rica Amasses 300 Billion in Vehicle Permit Fees

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The collection for the 2026 vehicle circulation permit, or “marchamo,”…
  • January 5, 2026

Costa Rica Overhauls Driver Education with New Mandatory Manuals

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – In a significant move to enhance national road safety and…
  • January 3, 2026

A Quarter Million Vehicles Face Penalties for Unpaid Marchamo

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The new year has begun with a significant challenge for Costa Rica’s…
  • January 2, 2026

Minor Inflation Adjustment Lowers Costa Rican Traffic Fines for 2026

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Drivers across Costa Rica began the new year with a marginal adjustment…
  • January 2, 2026

Drivers in Costa Rica Get Slight Relief as Traffic Fines Dip

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – In an unusual turn of events for the new year, drivers across…
  • January 1, 2026

Drivers See Slight Relief as Traffic Penalties Dip in 2026

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Motorists across Costa Rica will notice a subtle change in their wallets…
  • December 31, 2025

Fatal Accident on ‘Route of Death’ Underscores Urgent Safety Concerns

Heredia, Costa Rica — SARAPIQUÍ, HEREDIA – A tragic pre-dawn incident has once again cast a harsh spotlight on one…
  • December 29, 2025

Ignoring Marchamo Deadline Triggers Financial and Legal Cascade

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As the final days of 2025 tick away, thousands of Costa Rican…
  • December 29, 2025

Nearly 600,000 Drivers Face Impending Marchamo Deadline

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – With just two days remaining until the deadline, a staggering…