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Driving — Dominican Republic
What travelers need to know about driving in Dominican Republic. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Seat belts and motorcycle helmets are required, and in car-vs-motorcycle collisions the car driver is usually found at fault regardless of circumstances.
Violators may be fined; after serious accidents drivers are often detained.
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