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Dominican Republic safety reforms: traffic & licensing

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In April 2026 the Agencia Nacional de Tránsito extended the deadline for suspending fine validation and proposed channeling municipal collections to strengthen penalties in Santo Domingo. The same month the Dirección General de Seguridad de Tránsito launched inspections and a joint training program with inDrive, reaching over 1,000 motorcyclists under Law 63-17. Intrant certified 189 youth as “Guardianes del Tránsito,” expanding the volunteer network to about 1,000 volunteers in 15 schools. May saw a surge to 213 motorcycle deaths, prompting a parliamentary dialogue with motoconcho federations and a law-mandated 30-hour road-safety service for high-school graduation. A coordinated crackdown seized 6,000 illegal motorcycles and removed dozens of unauthorized stops, while a survey reported 96% of residents fearing motorcyclist violations. Fatal crashes also occurred in Peru and the Dominican Republic’s El Seibo province. June intensified enforcement: nationwide operations seized 599 bikes, registered 2,808 operators and detained 63 riders; the Institute also began issuing learning permits to Guardianes graduates. The motoconcho sector raised concerns over safety, corruption and the need for mandatory helmets and alphanumeric plates. The Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers and Coordinamoto called for stricter licensing and helmet rules. July incidents included a sand-truck collision on the Quita Sueño highway and motorcyclist-led funeral escorts, sparking debate over informal traffic control. Intrant opened new driver-license offices in Samaná (8 July), Hato Mayor (11 July) and Monte Plata (30 July), expanding service coverage toward a target of 32 districts. A DGII report confirmed motorcycles constitute over 80% of vehicles in border provinces, reinforcing the focus on regulation and education. In August, the decentralization effort continued with the inauguration of the first license office in Monte Plata, serving approximately 52,800 residents. In mid-August, President Luis Abinader implemented leadership changes, including the departure of Milton Morrison as executive director of Intrant.

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