The Ministry of Tourism prohibited the use of motor vehicles in all beaches and resort areas of the country, including Catalina and Saona islands. Resolution 5/98 of 18 March prohibits the use of jet ski, motor boats, motorcycles, horses in all beach and resort areas. This includes Boca Chica, Juan Dolio, Playa Caribe, Guayacanes, Palenque, Las Galeras, Las Terrenas, Long Beach, Playa Dorada, Cabarete, Los Patos, Luperon, Sosua, Playa de Nagua, Palmar de Ocoa, Cayo Levantado, Punta Cana, Bavaro, and others. The Ministry had the safety of beach goers in mind when it ruled so. Holy Week marks the start of the beach season for Dominicans, and is the peak week of the year for the use of beaches. The ruling is in effect from Saturday 4 April through Monday 13 April.
