- Thread starter Dolores
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Police readies 50 anti-noise divisions nationwide
Most resorts stop guests from using their own speakers at the pool, etc...guess it may depend on what resort you are at. But it is a resort, there is going to be some noise. I have never been to a resort where the noise is overwhelming.
Wow, I found this comment, now. I agree with @Glenn Burke in almost everything. The "Anti-noise department of Distrito Nacional" cannot control this even in the ghetto where they are located. They only thing I disagree with is that some of us do complain, BUT he is right we are the minority of the Dominicans, or at least not the critical mass to control the noisy vermin. I think we are doomed (hope I'm wrong).
Furthermore, we Dominicans are so stupid, we do not know the music at these high volumes causes a bunch of health issues physical and psychological: not only hearing loss with its accompanying memory loss, but increased probabilities of suffering from irritability, aggressiveness, depression, high blood pressure, infarction, strokes and the list goes on. I'm hurting for my country. I hope we can do something about this. This is no way to live.
I can only imagine what effect that noise has when you are sitting in the car producing it. I can feel the base in my heart when they drive by and I am on the second floor in a concrete house. Most of the time the loud music doesn't bother me, but I feel like shooting those f..kers on the ATV's and Moto's without mufflers.
Interesting first post.
Born and raised in a "barrio" near Villa Consuelo in Santo Domingo. Currently, I only spend 1 month per year in DR, for vacations. This January to February 2025 I was there. And the noise was horrible (una vaina del diablo). I complained to the noisy people, and the first thing they say is: "Who are you?" Or another one said: "Who is going to stop me?". Granted, they lowered the volume for a few hours, but then, again the same siege, the next day. It's better to stay away from guettos, etc.
This is why I was trying to find some other like-minded people and found this forum thread. I can say that after a few months of these 50 divisions, the noise continues in my old barrio, for example.
Of course, these cases depend on the place. I stayed in Aldea Las Ballenas in Playa Bonita and Cosón (Las Terrenas) and there was 0 noise. One kid tried to put some music and the father made him turn off the thing (Dominican father). That was glorious. Also, I was in Montaña Redonda in a glamping and there was no noise, below 50 dB. Peace. Oh my.
For me, this a matter of public health and productivity. I wonder how less healthy and productive are people due to these noises. And, yes, I also hate these motos without the mufflers.
You may want to give the 'MiPolicia" app a shot next time. Ever since Faride was put in charge, there has been a definite improvement in many areas.
Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. If you don't send a complaint, nothing will change.
the official app name is "denuncias virtuales" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.policianacional.denunciavirtual
My wife's cousin lives on Calle Principe Negro in El Rosal , Santo Domingo Este. Very quiet neighborhood at all times. Medium high-income place, houses in the 10-20 million pesos range. I believe it's part of ALMA ROSA II
Thanks for the suggestion. I did not know about that app. I'll give it a few shots.
They used to live near Ave Mexico in your old Barrio so they know what noise is.
I've stayed in Sosua probably about 5 or 6 times since I've been here in the DR. I was never bothered by noise on the beach or in the hotel.
it was actual San Carlos they lived in , very close to Barrio Chino. Safe during the day, but at night, very dangerous.
I get it but staying in a nice hotel vs your average house or apartment is much different experience.
Is that Chinatown. between Mexico and La Restauracion on Duarte?