The Tax Agency (DGII) has reported receiving RD$2.18 billion for the ubiquitous “marbete” that authorizes vehicles to circulate on roads in the Dominican Republic. According to the DGII, there are still 60,000 vehicles registered that have not renewed their tags. These are required to pay an RD$2,000 surcharge for late payment. Vehicle owners had since 16 September 2019 to 2 January 2020 to renew the circulation tags. Those circulating without the tag are now also subject to having their vehicle seized and having to pay the high cost of the tow truck.
As reported, Digesett is working hard to enforce the law. For example, in Santiago, there are dozens of Digesett officers checking each vehicle for the new tax sticker. Those vehicles that do not show the sticker, or those that cannot produce a receipt for the online purchase of the tax sticker, are having their vehicles seized and towed to a storage lot, with the inevitable costs for the owner. The same process is being carried out around the country with special attention given to the major cities, such as the National District and Greater Santo Domingo. The new Traffic Code (Law 63-17) in Art. 189 prohibits using public roads without the required renewal sticker.
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7 January 2020