Drivers frustrated

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While gas prices have fallen sharply, drivers have a new set of concerns as they take to the roads. Traffic fines have increased and an AMET cop's willingness to give out a fine has gone up with it. Now a ticket could cost you RD$1,000, up from RD$530. This is the minimum driving fine. Drivers could also be hit with an RD$1,667 fine, up from RD$884 for running a red light, talking on a cell phone or not wearing a seat belt. Frustration has ensued, but El Caribe points out that driver violations have not dropped significantly. Some drivers insist that the increase in the volume of fines and their prices is just another way for the government to increase its tax collections.

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