List of Traffic Fines in Panama and Their Costs

 1. Without safety equipment – $50.00 – 1 point
2. Without adequate safety conditions – $75.00 – 2 points
3. Using special acoustic or light signals on unauthorized vehicles – $75.00 – 3 points
4. With worn-out tires – $50.00 – 2 points
5. Rim accessories protruding beyond fenders – $20.00 – 1 point
6. Emitting excessive gases, noise, or sounds – $50.00 – 3 points
7. Spilling fuel or toxic substances on roads – $150.00 – 3 points – Mandatory safety talks for recurrence
8. Vehicle in poor mechanical or body condition – Cost according to Article 249, Vehicle impound
9. Vehicle without a Unique Property Registration Certificate – $25.00 – 1 point
10. License plate with unauthorized design, wrong placement, or partially hidden – $20.00 – 2 points
11. Vehicle with expired license plate – $50.00 – 3 points
12. Vehicle without a license plate – $50.00 – 3 points – Vehicle impound (only “d” or “e” under Article 41)
13. Public or commercial cargo vehicle without proper identification – $20.00 – 2 points
14. Vehicle with improper lights – $25.00 – 2 points
15. Passenger trailers without safety measures – $50.00 – 2 points – Mandatory safety talks for recurrence
16. Vehicle without reflective tape or with damaged tape – $15.00 – 2 points
17. Passenger transport vehicle without safety devices – $50.00 – 3 points – Mandatory safety talks for recurrence
18. Cargo transport vehicle without mudguards – $25.00 – 1 point
19. Passenger trailer for public transport without safety measures – $150.00 – 3 points
20. School, tourism, or collective transport vehicle without speed governor or with altered governor – $100.00 – 3 points
21. Unauthorized tinted windows (tone or placement) – $20.00 – 1 point
22. School transport vehicle not meeting regulatory measures – $100.00 – 3 points – Mandatory safety talks for recurrence
23. Transporting incompatible cargo – $500.00 – 5 points – Mandatory safety talks for recurrence
24. Transporting cargo without safety measures – $500.00 – 5 points
25. Transporting cargo without prior circulation permit or with expired permit – $500.00 – 5 points
26. Transporting cargo outside approved route – $250.00 – 5 points
27. Carrying a damaged (illegible) driver’s license – $15.00 – 1 point
28. Driving without carrying a license – $50.00 – 2 points – Vehicle impound
29. Allowing an unauthorized person to drive – $150.00 – 5 points – Vehicle impound + Mandatory safety talks for recurrence
30. Refusing to stop when required (hit-and-run) – $200.00 – 6 points – Vehicle impound + Mandatory safety talks
31. Transporting cargo unsuitable for vehicle type – $75.00 – 3 points
32. Transporting excess passengers – $20.00 – 1 point
33. Transporting minors without proper safety measures (children under 5 in the front seat or under 2 in the back without child seat) – $100.00 – 5 points
34. Providing public transport service in unauthorized vehicle – Cost and points according to Article 250
35. Riding bicycles or motorcycles without safety measures – $15.00 – 1 point
36. Talking on the phone while driving – $75.00 – 3 points
37. Not wearing a seatbelt – $75.00 – 3 points – Mandatory safety talks for recurrence
38. Repairing the vehicle on public roads – $50.00 – 2 points
39. Changing tires without taking safety measures – $20.00 – 1 point
40. Spilling or dumping waste on roads – $75.00 – 2 points
41. Violating passenger-related restrictions or refusing passengers – $75.00 – 1 point
42. Driving outside the established or agreed route – $50.00 – 2 points
43. Operating service on a route different from authorized – $100.00 – 3 points
44. Picking up or dropping off passengers in unauthorized areas – $50.00 – 2 points – Mandatory safety talks for recurrence
45. Driving with alcohol on breath – $150.00 – 5 points
46. Driving under confirmed intoxication or under drugs – Cost and points according to Article 253
47. Driving recklessly or disorderly – $75.00 – 3 points
48. Driving without keeping a safe distance – $20.00 – 1 point
49. Driving in opposite direction or making illegal U-turns – $75.00 – 3 points
50. Driving in improper lane on highways and expressways – $50.00 – 2 points
51. Driving on the shoulder – $50.00 – 2 points
52. Driving in restricted areas – $30.00 – 2 points
53. Overtaking without proper precautions – $75.00 – 3 points
54. Obstructing traffic – $50.00 – 3 points
55. Reversing improperly – $30.00 – 2 points
56. Towing another vehicle without safety measures – $50.00 – 2 points
57. Failure to stop at stop signs – $100.00 – 5 points
58. Making illegal turns – $20.00 – 2 points
59. Ignoring no-entry signs, crosswalks, or inspector signals – $20.00 – 2 points
60. Running a red light – $100.00 – 6 points – Mandatory safety talks for recurrence
61. Abandoning vehicle on public road (junk car) – $75.00 – 3 points – Vehicle impound
62. Parking buses, trucks, or trailers in residential areas – $75.00 – 2 points
63. Parking buses, trucks, or trailers on public roads or shoulders – $50.00 – 2 points
64. Improperly parked vehicle – $10.00 – 1 point
65. Parking in disabled spaces (Law 42, Aug 27, 1999) – $50.00 – 3 points – Doubled for recurrence
66. Driving above speed limit – $50.00 – 5 points – Mandatory safety talks for recurrence
67. Driving below minimum speed – $20.00 – 2 points
68. Street racing on public roads – Article 255 – License and vehicle impound
69. Hit-and-run, collision, pedestrian injury, or property damage – Article 2561