2024-12-26-世界卫生组织-Road_safety_Costa_Rica_2013_country_profile_1页_74kb

Costa Rica is a middle-income country with a population of 4,658,887 people and a gross national income per capita of US$6,860. The nation has implemented various road safety laws and policies, such as a penalty/demerit points system, national speed limits of 40 km/h in urban areas, a national road safety strategy with fatality reduction targets, and strict drink-driving laws with a BAC limit of 0.05g/dl for all drivers. Random breath testing and police checkpoints are enforced, and key regulations include mandatory seat-belt and helmet use laws with high compliance rates (e.g., helmet wearing at 99.5% for drivers and passengers). However, seat-belt use is lower at 79% for front seats and enforcement can be inconsistent.

Road safety policies are partially or fully funded, and the country has a national strategy with specific goals, such as a 19% fatality reduction target from 2007 to 2011. Vehicle standards are applied, including child restraint requirements, and post-crash care systems are in place, but data on fatalities and economic impact is limited or unavailable for some metrics. In 2009, there were 721 reported road traffic fatalities, with 87% of deaths involving drivers or passengers; pedestrian deaths accounted for 37% of fatalities, making them the largest victim category. Trends from 2000 to 2009 show fluctuating traffic deaths, highlighting persistent safety issues despite legal frameworks and strategies. The report draws from sources like the World Health Organization and national statistics institutions.