New Radar on the Road to León to Fine Speeding Drivers
Fines for drivers who exceed the speed limit will be 2,500 córdobas with possible license suspension, which entails other expenses such as paying for a road safety education seminar.
TL;DR
- A new speed radar has been installed on the highway to León at km 46.
- The radar enforces a speed limit of 50 km/h for vehicles and 40 km/h for motorcycles.
- Drivers caught speeding will be fined 2,500 córdobas.
- Repeat offenders or severe cases may face license suspension for three months.
- The radar is described as 'satellite and automatic' and aims to prevent accidents.
- This section of the highway has been identified as dangerous due to frequent fatal accidents.
- At least 180 people have died in traffic accidents in Nicaragua between January 1 and March 12.
- Managua is a department with a high number of fatal and injured traffic accidents, mainly involving motorcyclists.