Hey everyone. This is my first post, but I have been reading lots of information on this site. Thanks to all those that have contributed. I will be living and working in Santo Domingo, about 2 weeks a month for the next 2 years. While I do not know much Spanish ( am learning), I am otherwise comfortable with the travel risks and watching my back.
The biggest concern I have with my travel is being pulled over by the police ( national police) This has happened several time in the few short visits that I have had. Fortunately I had Dominicans in the car each time I was pulled over, but from what I can tell, I was pulled over for driving while americano. I will have to drive for my work, so this situation will be unavoidable.
How do you typically handle these situations? Is there a standard amount that the national police are looking to hustle me for? Or is there a standard amount that they would be happy with?
any advise on how to handle this particular situation would be appreciated. It seems to be a problem that is not going to go away...
The biggest concern I have with my travel is being pulled over by the police ( national police) This has happened several time in the few short visits that I have had. Fortunately I had Dominicans in the car each time I was pulled over, but from what I can tell, I was pulled over for driving while americano. I will have to drive for my work, so this situation will be unavoidable.
How do you typically handle these situations? Is there a standard amount that the national police are looking to hustle me for? Or is there a standard amount that they would be happy with?
any advise on how to handle this particular situation would be appreciated. It seems to be a problem that is not going to go away...