NewsWhore
03-28-2011, 03:30 PM
Following the tragedy of the seven young people who were killed in a bus crash allegedly caused by a drunk driver, the Senate is expected to move on a bill that seeks to penalize drunk drivers, drivers with expired licenses and drivers who run red lights with a prison sentence of one to six months and a fine of RD$5,000 or minimum wage. Repeat offenders will be subject to double the penalty. The bill was submitted by Manuel Paula (PLD-Bahoruco) who said that it also makes seatbelt use obligatory for backseat passengers.
The bill modified Law 241 on Transit that rules the suspension of license for driving under the influence of alcohol will not be less than six months nor more than a year. Drivers who cause damage will have their license suspended for one to five years when the injuries are permanent or permanently in case of death.
According to a report in Hoy, the number of vehicles in 2003 totaled 1,608,000. In 2010, there are now 2,735,000. Of these 661,747 are vehicles, 252,881 jeeps, 73,716 buses, 344,051 cargo vehicles, 18,226 heavy machinery, 1,352,720 motorcycles, and 13,127 other types of vehicles. 66.12% of the vehicles are in the leading cities, including 50.38% in the National District, 11.82% in the Province of Santo Domingo and 5.92% in Santiago. Running a red light is the most common traffic violation.
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The bill modified Law 241 on Transit that rules the suspension of license for driving under the influence of alcohol will not be less than six months nor more than a year. Drivers who cause damage will have their license suspended for one to five years when the injuries are permanent or permanently in case of death.
According to a report in Hoy, the number of vehicles in 2003 totaled 1,608,000. In 2010, there are now 2,735,000. Of these 661,747 are vehicles, 252,881 jeeps, 73,716 buses, 344,051 cargo vehicles, 18,226 heavy machinery, 1,352,720 motorcycles, and 13,127 other types of vehicles. 66.12% of the vehicles are in the leading cities, including 50.38% in the National District, 11.82% in the Province of Santo Domingo and 5.92% in Santiago. Running a red light is the most common traffic violation.
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