Most of you are missing the point. Stop the North America VS The DR debate. Innocent people are being killed and maimed everyday. I understand "that's just how it is" BUT if one of your family members were killed or maimed would you have the same response? BE HONEST! In a CIVILIZED society does one not deserve some basic protection on the roads? So either agree with me OR agree that The DR is an uncivilized country!
I'm not aware anyone with any real knowledge of the DR would say it's "civilized."
Because it's not.
It's developing.
And I doubt many come to the DR to play or live because it's civilized. In fact, I suspect most come here for both because it's NOT civilized.
Once again, folks coming here need to develop their own survival strategery, because the gubmint will not offer one. There is nothing, no law, no place to hide behind.
There just isn't enough money here to enforce all the laws, and good intentions have no legal bite.
The best one can do is lead by example with their own life and *hope* that example influences others. You know, be a good Boy Scout and leave the campground in better condition than how you found it.
That, and just assume every driver around you is drunk and use that assumption in your defensive driving strategery...
