Traffic Safety in Dominican Republic

Traffic laws in the Dominican Republic are those similar to the U.S. Travelers should be aware that drivers are aggressive and should always be cautious while driving. Travelers should also be aware:

Travel at night on intercity highways and in rural areas should be avoided, due to animals on the road, poor road conditions, poor lane markers, missing manhole covers, large potholes, unmarked speed bumps, and other vehicles being driven at excessive speeds, often with malfunctioning headlights or taillights. Drivers should be aware that road hazards and closures are often indicated by piles of debris littered across the roadway, without any lettered signs or reflective surfaces to help call attention to the road condition. Read more…