Citizens rally for traffic order: urging Intrant and Digesset to enforce regulations

Santo Domingo.- Concerned citizens are urging Intrant and Digesset to take charge of controlling and supervising traffic across the national territory, emphasizing the chaos prevalent on Dominican Republic roads. They express distress over the constant peril citizens face due to the unruly behavior of motorists, asserting that these individuals have flagrantly disregarded traffic laws, taking liberties with streets and sidewalks.

The citizens argue that it is the responsibility of traffic regulatory authorities, specifically INTRANT and DIGESSET, to address the issues caused by motoconchos (motorcycle taxis). They stress that society should not bear the burden of taking measures against them. The protesters call on these institutions to enforce traffic laws rigorously and regulate companies, associations, and unions employing motorcyclists.

Furthermore, the citizens demand immediate short- and long-term actions from traffic regulation entities to curb vehicle accidents. They present two vital points to initiate a transformation in the population’s adherence to the law:

Firstly, a formal and responsible request is made to President Luis Abinader to promulgate the missing Implementation Regulations of Law 63-17. This includes the regime of consequences with fines based on the minimum wage of the Centralized State, ranging from 1 to 20 minimum wages depending on the severity of the violation.

Secondly, an appeal is directed to the Judiciary, urging Traffic Court judges to apply the law as written. The citizens stress the importance of adhering to the Constitution’s principle of equality in law application. They express concern about sentences that run counter to the Constitution and laws, contributing to the arrogant, defiant, and risky behavior of motorcyclists. Paradoxically, these motorcyclists are the primary contributors to the high mortality rate from traffic accidents, placing the country in the unfortunate position of having the highest traffic accident deaths globally.