For your safety, please review the following summary of Costa Rica's traffic laws. Obey these regulations at all times

1. Unless otherwise indicated, minimum speed on highways is 40 kilometers per hour (kph). The speed limit varies and is posted by the road.

2.On highways and secondary roads the speed limit is 60 kph. , unless otherwise indicated.

3.In urban areas, the speed limit is 40 kph , unless otherwise indicated.

4.The speed limit around school zones and in front hospitals and clinics is 25 kph.

5.Driving on beaches is strictly prohibited everywhere, except when there is no other path connecting two towns.

6.Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is strictly prohibited. The law enables police officers to perform alcohol test on drivers.

7.The law requires all car passengers to wear seat belts.

8.Pull over if a police officer signals you to do so. Police officers may ask you to stop if there is an accident ahead, a checkpoint or if you are violating the law by not carrying a license plate or exceeding the speed limit, for example.

Traffic Police Dept.: 222-9330 Accident Reports: 800-800-8000

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