HI, I am new to this Forum and to the DR

Harleysrock

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I disagree with C_G, it is no problem getting insurance here for your car without residency or a DR drivers license. Some say insurance companies can refuse to pay but many people have had claims and no problem.
I have bought and insured 5 vehicles here with no hassles at all, for 4 of them I had not gotten my Cedula yet.
A Cedula really has not made anything easier for us, we always are asked for our passport. The only thing it did help was to get a bank account at Popular in Cabarete.

I have been assured by my insurance company that it is no problem not having a DR license. The agent is a reputable expat and really has no reason to lie to me about this since I already get my insurance from her and asked after not before about this.
 
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If that's they way it is then that's the way it is. You might consider giving the OP your brokers contact info as it looks like he'll be needing insurance.
 
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Harleysrock said:
I disagree with C_G, it is no problem getting insurance here for your car without residency or a DR drivers license. Some say insurance companies can refuse to pay but many people have had claims and no problem.
I have bought and insured 5 vehicles here with no hassles at all, for 4 of them I had not gotten my Cedula yet.
A Cedula really has not made anything easier for us, we always are asked for our passport. The only thing it did help was to get a bank account at Popular in Cabarete.

I have been assured by my insurance company that it is no problem not having a DR license. The agent is a reputable expat and really has no reason to lie to me about this since I already get my insurance from her and asked after not before about this.
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Well, I am pretty sure that, he is correct in that it is not legal in most cases for someone to drive on a license issued in another country, for more than ninety days after entry. There is an actual Dominican lawyer of good repute that monitors the legal forum, and answers legal questions every so often. That's why I suggested that the OP should post a question on that forum regarding the validity of resetting the 90 day clock with a short trip to Haiti, or maybe his status of immigration legality as covered by the visa makes his use of a foreign license valid for longer than 90 days. It's better to know ahead of time though.
 
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wuarhat said:
Well, I am pretty sure that, he is correct in that it is not legal in most cases for someone to drive on a license issued in another country, for more than ninety days after entry. There is an actual Dominican lawyer of good repute that monitors the legal forum, and answers legal questions every so often. That's why I suggested that the OP should post a question on that forum regarding the validity of resetting the 90 day clock with a short trip to Haiti, or maybe his status of immigration legality as covered by the visa makes his use of a foreign license valid for longer than 90 days. It's better to know ahead of time though.
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If you go to haiti it counts as leaving the country so yes you start over at 90 days again.

It is up to what the person feels comfortable doing. Basically it is probably not legal but over looked like many things here. Since more than half the population I am sure doesn't have a license it really doesn't worry me much.
 
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william webster

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Harleysrock said:
If you go to haiti it counts as leaving the country so yes you start over at 90 days again.

It is up to what the person feels comfortable doing. Basically it is probably not legal but over looked like many things here. Since more than half the population I am sure doesn't have a license it really doesn't worry me much.
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I only hope that your thinking is right.

You are still new NEW here... no difficulties yet

remember, you will not be able to post form your cell/prison

Get legal, get a licence...

stop smelling CCCologne's scent

This island can be harsh.....

I expect your visit to the prison would be 'unpleasant' ... shall we say

very tricky.... Haiti..... I leave , but I don't leave..

are they really that stupid ??

Keep trying

but why try when you can be be legit ??

Russian/Dominican roulette ??

Bad game.........
 
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william webster

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Harleysrock said:
I'm lazy and yes Prison would not be a good thing for me :D
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Easton,
I am not normally very 'charitable' , but........

after reading your posts - you seem to drive a bit.
considering that....

I would make sure that I was WELL on the safe side of the law

the RD system is is harsh...
present yourself well - when stopped, do not argue.........
and give them the license they want..... along with the cedula

life will be easier for you............ on this side of the fence

CCCCCCCCCologne has lingo and connections
His days are numbered before he needs to submit...... even he knows it..... reluctant to admit it

get your feces together.....
if you're staying............
 
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william webster

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me neither.... until the time they GOT ME.....

I escaped , thanks to a friend.....

get it right.... soon/fast

use Gabriel as I posted earlier....POP
 
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?PROUD TO BE AN ILLEGAL?!!!!!!!!
In ALL PHASES of DR Life!!!!
?PAPERS?, are for ?PUSSIES?!!!!!
Remember over 2 years ago we were told by Sooooooooooooooooooo many DR1ers, Nals,Bronzy, and P man, among many OTHERS, that we would not be allowed re entry into the DR if we left after being fined for overstaying out tourist visit time limit?????

Did THAT Many Times.
The DR Consul in Boston knew nothing about it!!!!!!!

But then I have unprotected sex with prostitutes as well!

?What, ME WORRY??????????????????????
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Harleysrock said:
I disagree with C_G, it is no problem getting insurance here for your car without residency or a DR drivers license. Some say insurance companies can refuse to pay but many people have had claims and no problem.
I have bought and insured 5 vehicles here with no hassles at all, for 4 of them I had not gotten my Cedula yet.
A Cedula really has not made anything easier for us, we always are asked for our passport. The only thing it did help was to get a bank account at Popular in Cabarete.

I have been assured by my insurance company that it is no problem not having a DR license. The agent is a reputable expat and really has no reason to lie to me about this since I already get my insurance from her and asked after not before about this.
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Totally agree with Harley on this... I am not a resident either, I bought a car from a reputable dealer in the Punta Cana area, new vehicle, its been a little over 3 months now and they have my Licence plates ready ( Metal ones) First 3 months drove with a placa in the window ( paper), or whatever it is... I got insurance for $USD950.00, full coverage, casa conductor, 1 million liability and replacement value of the car ( not sure how long that is good for)... NO DR licence, Insurance didn't even ask for it.. Im not planning on getting residency for now and if I get pulled over by Amet I just show my passport or Canadian Driver licence, and if its a real issue, I'll just say its a rental... Everyone of these Amet guys seems dumb as nails no worries about talking yourself out of any situation, if you are calm and polite... And if the AMET Officer pulls the no DR Drivers licence on me ever, Mister Benjamin will quickly solve that issue..
 
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Thank you. I have a reasonable knowledge of cars and I have already sent gorgon and email. I am interested in the procedures to license and insure a vehicle as it seems complicated here
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I think this is probably the best thing you could have done. The process is much more involved than in North America. You will need help with the process. Remember a decent used car will cost you quite a bit more than in than in Canada. Please be careful who you do business with. You are not in Kansas anymore, or in your case Canada. If you can find a car through a private individual vs a dealer you may be better off.
 
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als1962 said:
my wife and I are Canadian, she has been issued a 1 year work visa by the DR as she is a teacher. She has a Canadian drivers license as do I , and I also have an International permit. Does this make it difficult to purchase, register and insure a vehicle?
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The International Permit means nothing in the DR. Her license is valid for the period of her visa, but yours is not valid after your tourist card expires, which I think is 30 days, but others will have better information on that.

They will sell you a car and insurance, but be careful on if that insurance will actually pay you. Used cars here have their odometers rolled back as the first step in the resale process. So be careful. If you buy from a dealer, they will handle all of the paperwork and licensing. A private sale requires some running around to get the title changed to your name.
 
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Note to Harleysrock: If they ask for your passport and you have a cedula, give them your cedula.
 
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william webster

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good point , windy

it has been mentioned here before how the attitude changes when you hand over a cedula vs a passport/foreign ID

much better treatment
 
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william webster

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if I happen to have one - I just hand over Stinky CCCCologne's business card....

I get escorted to my destination:knockedou
 
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