Driving in Costa Rica
Vehicle Technical Inspection
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Jan 2, 2006, 10:04

Each vehicle must have an inspection certificate in the car and a decal on the windshield that proves the vehicle inspection is current. Inspections are done at specially constructed locations around the country.

The last digit of the license plate will determine the month of the inspection. The vehicles are tested for exhaust emissions, brakes, lights, turn signals, windshield wipers and a list of other safely related features. Vehicles without a valid decal on the windshield and document in the car are subject to a fine if caught by the transit police. There is a charge for the inspections.

Inspections are necessary each year on older vehicles, and after two years for new vehicles.  

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