From today's Sosua News:
In October last year, residents of La Uni?n already complained about illegal motorbike races which are held on public roads. These youngsters between 16 and 25 race in a competitions with tuned mopeds on which bystanders can bet on.
The winners of the races earn from 500 to 1000 pesos. But by their irresponsible behavior they put themselves and other road users in danger. The mopeds can reach speeds of over 65 miles per hour. The commander of the National Police promised in response to the many complaints and accidents to act strictly against the offenders. But lately again moped races have been reported regularly. In Puerto Plata, this illegal sport apparently is very popular among the youngsters, but has already resulted in major accidents with fatalities. Especially 'Calle 26 de Agosto' is frequently used as a racetrack by the youngsters for their tuned mopeds. A street that is located only 100 yards from the police station.
In October last year, residents of La Uni?n already complained about illegal motorbike races which are held on public roads. These youngsters between 16 and 25 race in a competitions with tuned mopeds on which bystanders can bet on.
The winners of the races earn from 500 to 1000 pesos. But by their irresponsible behavior they put themselves and other road users in danger. The mopeds can reach speeds of over 65 miles per hour. The commander of the National Police promised in response to the many complaints and accidents to act strictly against the offenders. But lately again moped races have been reported regularly. In Puerto Plata, this illegal sport apparently is very popular among the youngsters, but has already resulted in major accidents with fatalities. Especially 'Calle 26 de Agosto' is frequently used as a racetrack by the youngsters for their tuned mopeds. A street that is located only 100 yards from the police station.