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Why No Drunk Driving Law Enforcement? Unreal!!!
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That's exactly what I did and it worked out great except for the huge dent in my car. He was a drunk Moto too.
Developing insinuates forward motion......I'll leave it at that. BUT Cobraboy your response was a realistic one. "Show by example" may just be the best that one can do/hope for!
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I believe you think in the same way about red light running, or driving without license. Ok, but according to my knowledge it is forbidden according to Dominican law. Whats wrong to expect citizen following the law.
drive in the middle of the road - is my solution.
not foolproof..... but has worked to date
they are deadly those Black (K)nights
subtle.
that was my feeble attempt at humor
Agreed.
BUT
There are, in fact, situations when following the law endangers yourself and those around you.
For instance, if you're the first car stopped at a red light and a car or two behind you are just itching to run that light and exhibit strong signals that, by damn, they're going to push traffic aside to do it while endangering all, I just look both ways and GO and give the guy some room...he's going to do it anyway....to resolve the situation.
This is especially true when I'm leading a group on motorcycles because some locals have a genetic predisposition to pass a motorcycle no matter how foolish.
Although not perfect, I have the distinct impression that particpation in traffic after the consumption of alcohol is less and less accepted in 'normal' Dominican families.
But just like in our own counties, these things take time.
But just like in our own counties, these things take time.
It's evolving.
I even hear the concept of "designated driver" being employed, especially in the younger professional classes and university students.
Ok , in many situations the D.R. is uncivilized compared to N.A. standards. But I set up shop in the D.R. to get away from the hyper civilized North America. Eastcostmike, you are swimming upstream, it's only a matter of time before you get worn down, or learn to go with the flow; safely.
I've been hanging around this place since'84. I know all about going with the flow. I guess as you get older one worries more about keeping ones head attached to the rest of ones body!
do not underestimate these people.... not stupid... they get it
big cities differ from back country.....
when 'out & about' in back country.... carry a whip.
the metropolis - different story... much more civilized
big cities differ from back country.....
when 'out & about' in back country.... carry a whip.
the metropolis - different story... much more civilized
Firstly, what exactly is forbidden according to Dominican law? Second of all, everything is wrong with expecting the average Dominican to follow the law, are you mad. If the law do not know the law, and so are unable to enforce it, what expectation can you have for the average Jose?
I have noticed over the years that they are buying new vehicles, I like the new Amet motor cycles around the city, but they live by an 'on the spot fine' basis rather than law enforcement. 100pesos goes a long way. Had they put the money for the lovely new motorcylces and pickups into education of officers and designing some sort of selection process then we might be going somewhere. But I like it, I wouldn't change it. Even then this attempt would not go anywhere, it is useless.
If you put the power of the average law enforcement officer of the Dominican Republic, no matter what department he belonged to, just to be able to arrest people, or even accuse people for breaking the law then there would be no change, they don't have the balls. Whenever they have ran any kind of crackdown in the capital it lasts 3 days, some enforcers get killed or shot and so they chill and things return to calm (smooth mayhem).
75% of cars in DR are not road worthy (that's a guess) by civilized standards. 75% of drivers can not drive as the civilized world would have them, which is really ignorant of expats (which in my opinion does not make them bad drivers). 75% of the people driving have no education so to speak of, and so understanding the need for development in driving is not important, they are dumb or don't care. 75% of people driving live in barrios where life is not getting better, any kind of a car is a great car, and any night you can drive your car with a bottle of Brugal to the beach is excellent. And 75% of ex pats complain about driving in DR. The odds are against you, so take a taxi, stay home or deal with it!
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