ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY (DEBATE)
The new traffic law in Costa Rica
New traffic law in Costa Rica began to take effect in March 2010. From this date the fines or penalty are much higher than before but was eliminated the points system, which was lower them a total of 50 points, according to the infringement.
Many citizens have expressed dissatisfaction and are not in accordance with the law because they disagree with some of the items proposed in the act, most of all by the high fines, punishments and imprisonment.
With the implementation of the new regulation, those who drive more than 0.75 grams of alcohol in the blood, or run over 150 miles per hour, are exposed to terms of imprisonment of one to three years and the immediate suspension of driver's license for an initial term of two years.
This issue concern to the Costa Rican population because has approved the increased level of blood alcohol to drivers. Since now a drunk driver, first-it will not go to jail and this regardless of the wrongs has been fatal. The law should be zero tolerance for drunk drivers.
There are certain items that should change or improve the welfare of Costa Ricans but in many ways I agree, such as:
1. The payment and jail sentence to a drunk or reckless driver.
1. The payment and jail sentence to a drunk or reckless driver.
2. Use the baby seat or booster.
3. The mandatory use of seat belt.
4. Not to allow cell phone use.
5. Have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher.
3. The mandatory use of seat belt.
4. Not to allow cell phone use.
5. Have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher.
We must raise awareness of the high amount of traffic accidents, road deaths and fatalities that have occurred on the streets and maybe with this new law to the situation can improve.
http://medioblogcr.blogspot.com/2010/03/nueva-ley-de-transito-costa-rica.html
http://wvw.nacion.com/ln_ee/ESPECIALES/2009/enero/ley/
http://medioblogcr.blogspot.com/2010/03/nueva-ley-de-transito-costa-rica.html
http://wvw.nacion.com/ln_ee/ESPECIALES/2009/enero/ley/
I have been in Costa Rica for about a year and a half, so I could see the difference about the old law and this one. What I have seen is that people are more afraid of a ticket so they think twice before passing a red light, drink and drive or talk with the cell phone. But a high percentage of the population still don´t care, cell phones are still used, high speed is common and when you go out to a bar people drink a lot, and still take the chance of kill someone or being killed. They planted a seed, but still must grow and implant in peoples mind as a benefit for all.
ResponderEliminarTraffic law should be applied in serious condition with high penalties for drivers just learning and changing their actions. I agree that they send to jail people who do not comply with the regulations because it will reduce traffic accidents and fewer deaths of victims.
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