I have over 30,000 miles here in 6 years in the DR without any problems. I've ridden all over the island without issue.
Once one learns the rules riding in the DR is very safe for motorcycles.
I am also aware of a lot of motorcycle accidents here as well as my sister in law works at the public hospital. What one finds out in 99% of the cases of accidents is that the motorcyclist was drinking, careless or was on a bike that wasn't fit for the road, such as no lights, brakes or a chain that had never been lubed.
The fact is there are so many motorcycles on the road that the drivers have to be very aware. I can only expect the reason that people believe that riding in the DR is dangerous is that they have little personal experience riding in the DR.
Once one learns the rules riding in the DR is very safe for motorcycles.
I am also aware of a lot of motorcycle accidents here as well as my sister in law works at the public hospital. What one finds out in 99% of the cases of accidents is that the motorcyclist was drinking, careless or was on a bike that wasn't fit for the road, such as no lights, brakes or a chain that had never been lubed.
The fact is there are so many motorcycles on the road that the drivers have to be very aware. I can only expect the reason that people believe that riding in the DR is dangerous is that they have little personal experience riding in the DR.