DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

A story in Listin Diario reveals that those over 65 years in the Dominican Republic need to renew their driver’s license every two or one year. The renewals are required to ensure that the health condition of the driver is adequate. But Listin Diario reports the renewals cost the same as the four-year renewals for those under 65 years.

Listin Diario says the extra charge would be in violation of the Constitution and calls for the reduction in the cost of the renewal for the elderly.

The renewal service is a private concession.

Read more in Spanish:

• Listin Diario