road safety

Costa Rica, a country known for its lush landscapes, tropical beaches, and vibrant culture, offers one more thing for visitors and residents alike: a driving experience that can test anyone’s…

New Rules, Less Frustration For many foreigners living in Costa Rica, getting a driver’s license has been nothing short of a bureaucratic nightmare. The wait to receive a DIMEX (residency…

Costa Rica is finally cracking down on the wild west of bicimotos, those motorized bicycles that have been cruising the streets like they own the place.

This manual has been meticulously crafted to assist Latin American road safety professionals, city planners, and policymakers in implementing strategies that prioritize human life and reduce road conflicts.

A public transport bus with 30 passengers aboard became a towering inferno right in front of the Delta gas station in La Uruca, situated beneath the Juan Pablo II bridge.

In the first four months of this year, Costa Rica’s Traffic Police have been quite busy, administering over 3,300 DUI tests and confirming more than 500 DUIs.

The recent passing of a bill on its initial reading is set to revolutionize how expats can hit the roads, steering away from the convoluted path.

With the roads clear for the great escape, the guardians of asphalt and order, Costa Rica’s traffic officers, are shifting gears to focus on safety.