The director of the National Institute of Transport and Transit (Intrant) Rafael Arias shed light on all the cameras that have been installed on city streets in central Santo Domingo.
He told Diario Libre in an interview that the Intrant is preparing to implement a photo enforcement system. The modality has been effective in other countries in reducing the number of speeding and red light violations. The system does not require the physical presence of traffic officers and relies on a system of cameras installed above city roads.
Arias said the project is financed through a public-private alliance. He expects it to solve the problem of drivers who violate the traffic law. He mentioned the cameras have already been installed on the Abraham Lincoln Avenue.
He told Diario Libre: “Maybe today you can go through a red light and if no one sees you, you are fine. But tomorrow, even if no one sees it, you will receive a fine at home that says you must pay three minimum wages. You are going to be sorry, and the law provides for actions that will have consequences if you do not pay the fine. For example, you will not be able to take out insurance and therefore you will not be able to drive, you will not be able to renew your license or obtain a certificate of good conduct.”
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Diario Libre
2 August 2021