Friday a Friend and I returned from Bonao to Santiago/ Pop via the toll highway. I Got off the Tamboril exot on the highway. My friend stayed on, heading to Puerto Plata. After going through the toll, he was told to pull over by PN. They already had another "gringo" pulled over as well.
Not sure of the exact details. But my understanding is they said he did something illegal. Also, ask him to produce a fire extingusher. Which he could not. They said in liue of 2 tickets they would except 5k pesos. He said take him to station, they declined. However, after 30. He offered 2k. They settled on 3k.
My friend has lived here off and on for close to 15 years. He knows how carry himself here. He said the officers were young. Didnt even have Guns yet. But it was definately a gringo shake.
This thread is not intended to start a debate of how to handle the situation. Just an informative thread for those who travel the highway.
I went and bought my fire extinguisher today. Im guessing I need a whole road side hazard kit?
Not sure of the exact details. But my understanding is they said he did something illegal. Also, ask him to produce a fire extingusher. Which he could not. They said in liue of 2 tickets they would except 5k pesos. He said take him to station, they declined. However, after 30. He offered 2k. They settled on 3k.
My friend has lived here off and on for close to 15 years. He knows how carry himself here. He said the officers were young. Didnt even have Guns yet. But it was definately a gringo shake.
This thread is not intended to start a debate of how to handle the situation. Just an informative thread for those who travel the highway.
I went and bought my fire extinguisher today. Im guessing I need a whole road side hazard kit?