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The threat of a prison term and losing their
vehicle was not enough for 88 drivers
surprised by Policía de Tránsito during
semana Santa for having too much to drink
and then getting behind the wheel of their
vehicle. According to Tránsito 5.600 tickets
were issued during Semana Santa for all
types of violations of the Ley de Tránsito.
Tránsito subdirector, Huanelge Gutiérrez,
explained that 975 of the tickets were for
speeding, while the rest ranged from driving
without a license, faulty lights and not
wearing a seatbelt.
Gutiérrez said the message has not yet hit
home of the danger of driving with faulty
head or tail lights and not wearing a
seatbelt.
The subdirector added that the 88 drivers
caught under the influence are now facing
the courts and in addition to losing their
vehicles, they could face a jail sentence,
as the Ley de Tránsito that went into effect
on December 23, 2008, makes it a criminal
offence to drive with a blood alcohol
content of 0.75 or over.
Prior to December 23, a 20.000 colones fine
and a walk home was all that Tránsito
officials could sanction a drunk driver.
Germán Marín, the director of Tránsit, said
that the spot check and patrols won't let up
for the big drive home today as the majority
of vacationers return home.
Marín pointed out that his officers will be
on hand at all major intersections,
especially the Manolos in Alajuela, as well
as in San Ramon and Naranjo, the Tempisque
and all routes leading from the beaches.
Marín added that talking on a cellular phone
and not wearing a seatbelt will be targeted,
as well as dealing with reckless and drunk
drivers.
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