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    Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    I'm offering some useful phone numbers when a Tourist finds himself in a jam. This is a follow up to my below post from a different thread:


    US Consular Agency - POP (809)586-8017; 4204
    - SDQ (809)221-2171 ext 0; ask for duty officer.

    American Citizens Services (809)221-2171; (809)731-4294.

    Internal Affairs (Nacional Policia) - last resort - (809)688-1777; 0777.



    "The problem i always have in the Capital is with the Policia. Not the green suited AMET traffic agents, but the nacional police.

    As soon as they spot a single american tourist driving in a bright green clown car, i get stopped and the shake down begins. They make up some fake traffic charge, such as, making a turn from the wrong lane(lie), running a red light(lie) or talking on a cell phone(lie).

    They ask for my license and say they're writing a 1000 peso ticket but for 500 pesos, they can make the matter go away. I've gotten stopped at least 5 times in the Capital and a couple times one has even gotten in the car and made me drive to a side street to scare me.

    So if any of this happens, remain calm and respectful, but tell them you don't have any money. Take your cell phone out and tell them you need to check with your friend at the Consular. Hopefully at this point they will back off. If all else fails, i usually keep 200 pesos in the cup holder if i'm in a rush. That has worked sometimes as well.

    I hate the Capital!!!!!"


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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    Also remember it is your right to request names. They are all supposed to have nametags unless they're plainclothed.

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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    I tell you the pigs are funky even out of the country smh
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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    Make this thread a sticky.

    Thanks PS!

    Quote Originally Posted by psriches View Post
    I'm offering some useful phone numbers when a Tourist finds himself in a jam. This is a follow up to my below post from a different thread:


    US Consular Agency - POP (809)586-8017; 4204
    - SDQ (809)221-2171 ext 0; ask for duty officer.

    American Citizens Services (809)221-2171; (809)731-4294.

    Internal Affairs (Nacional Policia) - last resort - (809)688-1777; 0777.



    "The problem i always have in the Capital is with the Policia. Not the green suited AMET traffic agents, but the nacional police.

    As soon as they spot a single american tourist driving in a bright green clown car, i get stopped and the shake down begins. They make up some fake traffic charge, such as, making a turn from the wrong lane(lie), running a red light(lie) or talking on a cell phone(lie).

    They ask for my license and say they're writing a 1000 peso ticket but for 500 pesos, they can make the matter go away. I've gotten stopped at least 5 times in the Capital and a couple times one has even gotten in the car and made me drive to a side street to scare me.

    So if any of this happens, remain calm and respectful, but tell them you don't have any money. Take your cell phone out and tell them you need to check with your friend at the Consular. Hopefully at this point they will back off. If all else fails, i usually keep 200 pesos in the cup holder if i'm in a rush. That has worked sometimes as well.

    I hate the Capital!!!!!"
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    Quote Originally Posted by givengo440 View Post
    I tell you the pigs are funky even out of the country smh
    easy easy!!!!!!

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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    Policia Nacional Dominicana has a website where you can file a complaint against an officer. I was not able to post the link but if you do a google search it will come up.
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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    good to know as I have driven thru the capital but never got stopped.........thanks!

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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    Thanks for the info and suggestions, especially the phone numbers. I always rent a car as I enjoy the freedom and love to peruse the cities, pueblos, beaches, countrysides, notable historical and nature sights, and visit a few restaurants in different places. My one trip to the capital was no problem, although extra alertness was always needed with the heavy traffic. I've never had any problems (knock on wood). I try to be extra careful and since I don't drink alcohol, driving drunk is not a problem . . . except for oncoming traffic and a few crazy motoconchos. Basically, I try not to stand out or push my luck. Still, having some back-up plans is always helpful. I've even thought about calling the U.S. consular upon arrival and get the name of a duty officer just in case I did need some help. Caution , common sense and courtesy go a long way, but may not solve every problem.

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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    Quote Originally Posted by psriches View Post
    I'm offering some useful phone numbers when a Tourist finds himself in a jam. This is a follow up to my below post from a different thread:


    US Consular Agency - POP (809)586-8017; 4204
    - SDQ (809)221-2171 ext 0; ask for duty officer.

    American Citizens Services (809)221-2171; (809)731-4294.

    Internal Affairs (Nacional Policia) - last resort - (809)688-1777; 0777.



    "The problem i always have in the Capital is with the Policia. Not the green suited AMET traffic agents, but the nacional police.

    As soon as they spot a single american tourist driving in a bright green clown car, i get stopped and the shake down begins. They make up some fake traffic charge, such as, making a turn from the wrong lane(lie), running a red light(lie) or talking on a cell phone(lie).

    They ask for my license and say they're writing a 1000 peso ticket but for 500 pesos, they can make the matter go away. I've gotten stopped at least 5 times in the Capital and a couple times one has even gotten in the car and made me drive to a side street to scare me.

    So if any of this happens, remain calm and respectful, but tell them you don't have any money. Take your cell phone out and tell them you need to check with your friend at the Consular. Hopefully at this point they will back off. If all else fails, i usually keep 200 pesos in the cup holder if i'm in a rush. That has worked sometimes as well.

    I hate the Capital!!!!!"
    Thank you for taking your time to share this information and your experiences. This post is an excellent example why this board is so good!

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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    I used to have the POP Counsel number when traveling to Sousa never had to use it but was good to know.

    Lost my old cell, could this be used in place of the POP?

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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    I don't have the consular number stored in my cell but whenever stopped, I pull out my cell and tell the cop I need to call my brother. Cop asks why. I say my bro works at the US Embassy and told me if I ever had any trouble. . . .I should call him. 100% succcess rate so far in having cop say "have a nice day".

    One time my buddy was driving and after the incident he turns to me and says "you have a brother at the embassy". . . . I say. . . .nope. . . no brothers any where. . . .one sister back in NY. . .. .;-)

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    Good intel since I will be traveling solo this mission. ISOC the best baby!!!

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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    Quote Originally Posted by psriches View Post
    I'm offering some useful phone numbers when a Tourist finds himself in a jam. This is a follow up to my below post from a different thread:


    US Consular Agency - POP (809)586-8017; 4204
    - SDQ (809)221-2171 ext 0; ask for duty officer.

    American Citizens Services (809)221-2171; (809)731-4294.

    Internal Affairs (Nacional Policia) - last resort - (809)688-1777; 0777.



    "The problem i always have in the Capital is with the Policia. Not the green suited AMET traffic agents, but the nacional police.

    As soon as they spot a single american tourist driving in a bright green clown car, i get stopped and the shake down begins. They make up some fake traffic charge, such as, making a turn from the wrong lane(lie), running a red light(lie) or talking on a cell phone(lie).

    They ask for my license and say they're writing a 1000 peso ticket but for 500 pesos, they can make the matter go away. I've gotten stopped at least 5 times in the Capital and a couple times one has even gotten in the car and made me drive to a side street to scare me.

    So if any of this happens, remain calm and respectful, but tell them you don't have any money. Take your cell phone out and tell them you need to check with your friend at the Consular. Hopefully at this point they will back off. If all else fails, i usually keep 200 pesos in the cup holder if i'm in a rush. That has worked sometimes as well.

    I hate the Capital!!!!!"


    Great post Thankyou.

    O.K. now a question. What if you tell them O.K. just write me the ticket and you finish your vacation, go home and just never pay it ????

    What is the downside to this ??
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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    Quote Originally Posted by ROVER View Post
    Great post Thankyou.

    O.K. now a question. What if you tell them O.K. just write me the ticket and you finish your vacation, go home and just never pay it ????

    What is the downside to this ??
    I would be afraid to do that. Suppose he takes the info off your Tourist Card or copy of passport and enters it in a ticket system. How would you know if it is linked up to the airport. I am not going to be the guy with machine guns pointed at me at the airport trying to depart and being stopped. I think paying it would be a million times easier.

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    Quote Originally Posted by psriches View Post
    "The problem i always have in the Capital is with the Policia. Not the green suited AMET traffic agents, but the nacional police.

    As soon as they spot a single american tourist driving in a bright green clown car, i get stopped and the shake down begins. They make up some fake traffic charge, such as, making a turn from the wrong lane(lie), running a red light(lie) or talking on a cell phone(lie).

    They ask for my license and say they're writing a 1000 peso ticket but for 500 pesos, they can make the matter go away. I've gotten stopped at least 5 times in the Capital and a couple times one has even gotten in the car and made me drive to a side street to scare me.

    So if any of this happens, remain calm and respectful, but tell them you don't have any money. Take your cell phone out and tell them you need to check with your friend at the Consular. Hopefully at this point they will back off. If all else fails, i usually keep 200 pesos in the cup holder if i'm in a rush. That has worked sometimes as well.

    I hate the Capital!!!!!"
    This is usually the safest bet.. 100 for each policia (They usually come in groups of 2-3) is usually enough. Is it really worth wasting your vacation time to play hardball with them? You're giving them about $5.. The cost of a couple of beers! Forget about it and go have fun!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hioctane View Post
    This is usually the safest bet.. 100 for each policia (They usually come in groups of 2-3) is usually enough. Is it really worth wasting your vacation time to play hardball with them? You're giving them about $5.. The cost of a couple of beers! Forget about it and go have fun!
    The very first time i was stopped i gave two Policia 100 pesos each. But this last time i was stopped i offered the same and they asked for $50 us. When i refused to pay, they motioned for me to pull over and hassled me until i threatened to make some phone calls which i should have done to begin with. All in all, i remained parked on the side of the road for almost 30 mins going back and forth with them. I travel every other month, so yes it's worth the hassle to me because i don't want to pay fucking toll charges every time i use certain streets. My last trip down was about a week ago!

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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    If you pay off the cops they will assume you are a sucker and ask for more. This is why cops are harrassing us Americans. Because they know some of us are suckers and they can get free money out of us.

    Don't pay them shit. If you honestly did something illegal have them write you a ticket. I had two tickets and never paid them.

    If they ask for cash don't pay them. Tell them you have no money.

    They will hassle you more and try to get more out of you try to bribe them.

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    I got a seatbelt ticket just past Playero about 3 months ago and never paid it, the chica in my car threw it out the window as I drove away....
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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    A person has to do what they feel comfortable with. You might not be in Sosua or other tourist area. You might be solo in the middle of Santo Domingo and not in a position to say "fuck you" to the Policia. What if they don't want to give you a ticket or let you go? What if they want to get in your car and direct you to a side street? What then? What if you've got a plane to catch and don't have time to play games with them? So i think we've offered different ways to handle the situation. One has to make an assessment and do what they're most comfortable with.

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    Re: Problems with Policia? Who do i call?

    Quote Originally Posted by psriches View Post
    I'm offering some useful phone numbers when a Tourist finds himself in a jam. This is a follow up to my below post from a different thread:


    US Consular Agency - POP (809)586-8017; 4204
    - SDQ (809)221-2171 ext 0; ask for duty officer.

    American Citizens Services (809)221-2171; (809)731-4294.

    Internal Affairs (Nacional Policia) - last resort - (809)688-1777; 0777.



    "The problem i always have in the Capital is with the Policia. Not the green suited AMET traffic agents, but the nacional police.

    As soon as they spot a single american tourist driving in a bright green clown car, i get stopped and the shake down begins. They make up some fake traffic charge, such as, making a turn from the wrong lane(lie), running a red light(lie) or talking on a cell phone(lie).

    They ask for my license and say they're writing a 1000 peso ticket but for 500 pesos, they can make the matter go away. I've gotten stopped at least 5 times in the Capital and a couple times one has even gotten in the car and made me drive to a side street to scare me.

    So if any of this happens, remain calm and respectful, but tell them you don't have any money. Take your cell phone out and tell them you need to check with your friend at the Consular. Hopefully at this point they will back off. If all else fails, i usually keep 200 pesos in the cup holder if i'm in a rush. That has worked sometimes as well.

    I hate the Capital!!!!!"
    PS thanks for the valuable post and I hope this isn't a stupid question but I wouldn't be my first Would you please tell me what you mean by being in the bright green clown car? Do you rent green cars or am I missing something or what?

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