Local media is reporting that the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) is giving motorcyclists until 20 October 2021 to get their papers in order. The measure covers all users of motorcycles from private use to motoconcho (motorcycle taxis), deliveries and couriers.
The government agency has allowed motorists to pay a single RD$625 fee and bring “any” papers they have on the motorcycle and their ID (cedula) or residence permit. The government hopes to register hundreds of thousands of motorcycles that are in circulation. Hundreds of unregistered motorcyclists are involved in traffic accidents, theft and other crimes.
Rafael Arias says that those who do not get their papers in order, through this or the regular procedures, will face the penalties in Traffic Law 63-17.
Interior and Police Minister Jesús (Chú) Vásquez said during the press conference called to announce the extension of the motorcycle registration period that in his first days in...
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