In the country, only one in three traffic fines is paid.

In the last five years, 14,841 people have died in traffic accidents in the Dominican Republic, many of whom lost their lives due to the recklessness or negligence of drivers. As a preventative measure, these behaviors are punishable by law with fines. However, this financial penalty does not seem to have the desired impact on drivers. The majority of drivers on the country's streets and avenues fail to pay the fines they receive. This is reflec…