Q COSTARICA — Legislators of the Government and Administration Commission of the Legislative Assembly approved a bill seeking to impose a fine of ¢280,000 on those who engage in violent behavior on the roads.
The bill was introduced in October of last year by the leader of the Nueva República faction, Fabricio Alvarado, who justified his initiative by arguing that the Traffic Law currently fails to punish “road rage”, violent acts such as aggressive or hostile behavior by drivers, ranging from verbal outbursts and rude gestures to dangerous driving and physical violence like assault or property damage, which can cause injury or even death.
In addition to the ¢280,000 fine, the proposal establishes that if drivers involved in these violent acts on public roads disobey traffic authorities when asked to move their vehicles to regulate traffic flow, the vehicle will be immobilized and their license plates removed.
Furthermore, it is stated that traffic authorities may detain drivers, pedestrians, passengers, and any other person who impedes, obstructs, or hinders vehicular traffic or the movement of pedestrians due to their participation in violent acts, and who refuses to obey police orders to move their vehicle.
Following the committee’s ruling, the plan will now be passed to the legislative floor for discussion and voting.
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