DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful favored a crackdown on helmet non-compliance during her Monday, 28 April 2025 press conference. While most motorcyclists in the capital city use helmets, those in interior provinces do not, despite the rule being the same for all the country.

Speaking at a press conference following the weekly Citizen Security Plan meeting, Minister Raful emphasized the need for public awareness campaigns to foster a culture of responsibility among motorcyclists. “If citizens do not comply with the law and take personal responsibility for their safety, the authorities are limited in their efforts,” she stated, as reported in Listin Diario.

Raful noted that over 75% of traffic fatalities involve motorcyclists, a trend she described as unacceptable. “We cannot continue to lose lives on our roads. That’s why we’re implementing stronger measures, not...