AAA/CAA Digest of Motor Laws

Other

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Stopping, standing, or parking is not permitted on public highway unless (1) it is necessary to avoid traffic conflict; or (2) it is required by law, directive of police officer, or signal. In rural zone, it is not permitted to stop, stand, or park vehicle on highway, either attended or unattended, when it is reasonable to place vehicle off the roadway. Standing or parking is not permitted on public highway for the purpose of vehicle or merchandise sale, advertisement, demonstration, or rent; or for washing, cleaning, greasing, or repairing vehicle unless in the event of an emergency. Vehicles may not travel or park on exclusive lanes, which are those lanes reserved for the Metropolitan Bus Authority.

Vehicles may not pass or attempt to pass another vehicle on the acceleration or deceleration lanes, which are respectively those lanes provided to accelerate when coming on, or to decelerate when going out of turnpike.

Bicycles

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Bicycle helmets are required when riding along public thoroughfares or recreational centers.

Drivers passing a bicycle must pass with a space of 3 feet between the motor vehicle and the bicycle.

Weigh Stations

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Every heavy motor vehicle that travels on the highways of Puerto Rico shall follow the instructions of the traffic signs and signals related or associated to the weighing process of trucks in the permanent weighing stations.

Liability Laws

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Upon obtaining or renewing motor vehicle license, must pay premium amount for compulsory liability insurance.

Initial premium for compulsory liability insurance is $99 for private passenger vehicle and $148 for commercial vehicle.

Traditional liability insurance, assuming coverage is equal to or greater than that required by compulsory liability insurance, may be used to meet requirement of compulsory liability insurance.

Automobile Accident Compensation Administration compensates individuals who suffer bodily injury, sickness, or death as a result of maintenance or operation of motor vehicle; benefits received may be reduced by insurance coverage amounts.

Bail Bonds

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AAA Caribbean offers guaranteed arrest bonds.

Accident Reporting

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Crashes are required to be reported within 4 hours when they result in property damage in excess of $100.00.

Trailer Other Provisions

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N/A.

Trailer Towing

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N/A.

Trailer Speed Limits

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Same as for passenger cars according to the zone, but maximum speed for heavy motor vehicles is 10 mph less than permitted in any zone.

Trailer Mirrors

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Rearview mirrors are required on both sides.