San Pedro Sula to Fine Drivers Who Ignore Crosswalks

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 26, 2026 · Originally reported July 25, 2026 by La Prensa

Authorities in San Pedro Sula will begin enforcing a 600-lempira (about $24) fine against drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians at marked crosswalks, a Traffic Law violation officials say is routinely ignored.

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