Image for illustrative purposes. CRH.
According to the National Insurance Institute (INS), a total of 339,189 or 28 percent of vehicle owners have not paid the annual marchamo (circulation tax). Those who have paid total 844,533, which has generated revenue of 124 billion colones ($251 million). Topping the list of those who have failed to pay are motorcycle owners and public transport.
Those that fail to pay today risk fines and removal of license plates.