The Public Works and Transport Ministry (MOPT) is reminding drivers to follow the rules of the road when traveling this weekend.
In March, Costa Rica has lifted its weekend daytime driving restrictions, in addition to suspending national weekday restrictions. That may lead to more traffic and more accidents, MOPT says.
In February, Costa Rica reported 35 road deaths. It marked the third-highest total since the coronavirus pandemic began — despite the month having just 28 days — and was the deadliest February since 2016.
“We are very concerned about these figures, because from where they are analyzed, they show very negative trends,” said German Marín Sandí, Director of the Traffic Police.