Ok boys and girls, get your act straight. The dominican republic Traffic police (AMET) is all over santiago and I am sure in other bigger cities too, giving away tickets to anyone with any sort of violation. I see them all over street corners picking up motorcycles and scooters from owners who are not seen wearing a protective helmet. They are stopping trucks and checking out the cargo and giving out tickets and even impounding vehicles. Starting Aug. 3rd, if you don't have "placa" or "revista" sticker renewed on your car, you will be ticketed and may have the car towed. Wear your seat belt and please don't even think about driving and talking on cell phone unless you are buddy buddy with AMET supervisor or drinking buddy of a coronal. AMET is not afraid to stop even the luxurios SUVs and give out a ticket. They simply don't care who is who. I was given a ticket a few months back. When I was stopped for going through a red light, I mentioned that I knew his boss well. His response: "I am sure my boss will help you get your license back....just give him a call later....". I got a ticket and my license was taken away from me at the spot. So guys, be careful and open up all 4 eyes when you enter santiago and santo domingo. Get your revista and Placa renewed and get on the right side of the law.
AZB
P.S I have seen people have been taken off from the back of a pickup truck and driver was given a ticket. It seems like AMET doesn't allow 50 people sitting and hanging from the back of a pickup truck anymore. Yesterday I saw a pick-up truck being stopped for carrying small trees in the back. He was given ticket for taking stuff which could possible fall off and cause traffic disturbance.
AZB
P.S I have seen people have been taken off from the back of a pickup truck and driver was given a ticket. It seems like AMET doesn't allow 50 people sitting and hanging from the back of a pickup truck anymore. Yesterday I saw a pick-up truck being stopped for carrying small trees in the back. He was given ticket for taking stuff which could possible fall off and cause traffic disturbance.