The use of cell phones when driving meant a fine of ¢207 thousand for more than 1,629 drivers between January and October this year, according to Transit authorities.
This translates into ¢377 million of income for the Government.
However, not only did they have to pay that fine, but they also accumulated 4 points on their driver’s license and, in addition, two more must complete a road awareness and reeducation course.
Mario Calderón, Director of the Traffic Police, indicated that drivers insist on answering messages or making calls. In these cases it is better to park the vehicle.
Another very valid advice is that people do not call their relatives when they know they are driving. Sometimes, the children call their parents because they perceive that they have been delayed in their return home, but picking up that call, believing that it is something urgent, could cause an accident on the road,”
said Calderón.