The General Security of Transit and Terrestrial Transport Agency (Digesett) has confiscated 761 LED light bars during the beginning of the campaign implemented to prevent this type of headlight being used across the country. The institution began to apply the regulations against their use on Saturday 18 August 2018, and to fine the drivers and confiscate their lights.
Institution spokesman, Colonel Rafael Tejeda Baldera, urged drivers with this type of light to remove them as their use is inconsiderate to other drivers. Several serious accidents have already occurred due to drivers being blinded and losing control of their vehicles.
He clarified that the only exception to the rule are those installed by the vehicle manufacturers for fog or rain. Special permits need to be secured with Intrant for their use.
The Digesett has allowed vehicles for use in farms to keep the lights paying RD$3,000 a year for a special permit. The lights, nevertheless, can only be used in rural roads.
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21 August 2018
