The types of tickets you can get in Puerto Rico
How you can avoid a ticket in Puerto Rico
Conclusion
The types of tickets you can get in Puerto Rico
As with anywhere else with cars, roads and laws regarding them, you can get parking tickets and you can also get moving violations in Puerto Rico. The difference is that in Puerto Rico, you generally need to commit much more of a blatant infraction in order to get a ticket.
This is because traffic in Puerto Rico is pretty bad in terms of motorists obeying the law. Thus, police often overlook more minor infractions like speeding only a few miles over the speed limit. However, this ends of being even more of a reason for you to obey traffic laws and drive safely because it tends to be easier to get into an accident.
In terms of moving violations in Puerto Rico, you technically get pulled over for all the obvious things like speeding, running a red light or stop sign, driving with a headlight out etc.
You can also get parking tickets for parking in a restricted zone or handicapped space.
You should obviously avoid doing any of these things in order to avoid getting a ticket in the first place. However, if you do get a ticket in Puerto Rico, you will need to pay it.
Once you get a ticket in Puerto Rico, you will need to visit the CESCO office. This is similar to the DMV in America. It is especially similar because of the fact that it is seemingly always extremely busy. Expect to spend several hours there. This should serve as even more motivation to not get a ticket.
When you do visit the CESCO office in order to pay a ticket, your best bet is to bring cash. Some may accept credit and most will not accept a check. You will need to go online and find the CESCO office that is nearest to you and call them and ask what their hours are because they all operate under different hours.
How you can avoid a ticket in Puerto Rico
Avoiding a ticket in Puerto Rico is a much better option than having to pay one. In order to do this you need to stay focused and alert when you drive in Puerto Rico. As we mentioned, other drivers tend to drive a bit more carelessly than most other places. So, watch out for other drivers who might run a stop sign or who might change lanes without signaling.
You should also know that police do not pull people over by putting their lights on. Instead they always drive around with their lights on. When they put their siren on, that is when they intend for someone to pull over.
Although it seems like everyone else might be getting away with breaking the rules of the road, that does not mean that you will. Your best chance at avoiding a ticket is to always drive carefully and obey the rules of the road. If you are parking, check for signs. If you can not read the sign look for someone who can.
Conclusion
Do whatever you can to avoid a ticket in Puerto Rico, otherwise you will need to take the dreaded trip to the CESCO office. Stay alert and always drive with caution. If you do get a ticket, call your local CESCO office to find out when they open and close. Plan to spend a few hours there.
