http://costaricablogger.comQuick Blogcasthttp://costaricablogger.com/2010/03/06/costa-rica--a-rock--roll-fire-spitting-living-earth-paradise.aspx#comment-2893200Great article.. I would have been running naked lolGecko2010-03-08T22:53:14Zhttp://costaricablogger.com/2009/08/09/costa-ricas-new-traffic-laws-take-effect-september-23-2009.aspx#comment-2889583It's reported that Costa Rican drivers accumulated ¢200 million colones ($369,000) in fines within the first five days of the new traffic laws.<br /><br />One driver is facing more than ¢800.000 colones ($1,476) in fines for multiple tickets during a routine traffic stop. The driver did not have is drivers license, his vehicle did not have the required 2010 Marchamo (vehicle tax) or up to date Riteve (annual vehicle inspection). In addition to the fines, the vehicle's license plates were confiscated so that it could no longer be driven.<br /><br />In the days prior to March 1, when the new traffic law took effect, a driver in such a situation would more than likely received only one ticket instead of three at a fine of ¢20.000 ($37) and allowed to drive off.<br /><br />Demonstrating tipico "Tico time"; many drivers caught on television cameras covering the new enforcement said they were not aware of the new rules ... even though Costa Ricans have had more than a year of being told that the traffic laws where going into effect and fines were going up.<br /><br />In addition to the much needed monies flowing into government coffers, the roadways are also much less congested as so many illegal drivers and vehicles are staying off the roads.<br /><br />Denial no longer appears to be an option in Ticolandia.Bill Clanton2010-03-07T17:39:59Zhttp://costaricablogger.com/2010/03/06/costa-rica--a-rock--roll-fire-spitting-living-earth-paradise.aspx#comment-2889481Hope all are well and safe...RF Mark2010-03-07T16:26:58Zhttp://costaricablogger.com/2010/03/06/costa-rica--a-rock--roll-fire-spitting-living-earth-paradise.aspx#comment-2889476Pretty strong in Heredia!Ve L Esperance2010-03-07T16:25:39Zhttp://costaricablogger.com/2010/03/06/costa-rica--a-rock--roll-fire-spitting-living-earth-paradise.aspx#comment-2889472i felt it. dogs kinda freaked.Rox Redondo2010-03-07T16:23:52Zhttp://costaricablogger.com/2010/03/06/costa-rica--a-rock--roll-fire-spitting-living-earth-paradise.aspx#comment-2889471too many beers for me last night, I guess. I didn't feel it in Heredia..Jim Gaudet2010-03-07T16:22:41Zhttp://costaricablogger.com/2010/03/06/costa-rica--a-rock--roll-fire-spitting-living-earth-paradise.aspx#comment-2889469active volcanic area, so no surpriseBruce Leroy2010-03-07T16:20:58Zhttp://costaricablogger.com/2010/03/06/costa-rica--a-rock--roll-fire-spitting-living-earth-paradise.aspx#comment-2889461I woke up as it happened, but it was no where near as scary as our taxi ride last night...Zane Hollingsworth2010-03-07T16:16:05Zhttp://costaricablogger.com/2010/03/06/costa-rica--a-rock--roll-fire-spitting-living-earth-paradise.aspx#comment-2889458wowo That must have been scary... Hope all are well!Shelly Ann2010-03-07T16:14:25Zhttp://costaricablogger.com/2010/03/06/costa-rica--a-rock--roll-fire-spitting-living-earth-paradise.aspx#comment-2889457I thought we felt that! We're in HerediaKendra Brown2010-03-07T16:13:06Z