The deputy of the National District for the People’s Force (FP), Tobías Crespo, author of Law 63-17 on Mobility, Land Transportation, Transit and Road Safety, assured that the lack of management in the National Institute of Transit and Transport The Terrestrial Transport Authority (INTRANT) and the General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transport (DIGESETT) caused the traffic light system to go blackout in the capital and the province of Santo Domingo, which irritated the population and large sectors of the country.
“The deactivation of the traffic lights caused real chaos in the National District and the province of Santo Domingo. “The lack of synchronization and the bad operation “The lack of traffic lights contributed to a total traffic collapse. This situation reflects a lack of responsibility and management on the part of INTRANT and DIGESETT,” he said.
The congressman called on the newly appointed executive director of INTRANT, Milton Morrison, to implement effective measures and get to work on creating favorable conditions for local transit.
“It is crucial that the official act urgently to address these problems and improve the safety and fluidity of traffic in our country, and above all enforce the regulations of Law 63-17 for a true organization of traffic and the protection of road users,” said Tobias Crespo.
Vehicle modifications
The FP deputy expressed his concern about the risks posed by modifications to vehicles, especially additional fenders that affect road safety.
“Vehicles are designed with Active Safety and Passive Safety systems, which include shock-absorbing components (bumpers) to protect lives in the event of collisions,” explained Crespo. “When we discussed Law 63-17, which we authored, we understood that it was crucial that all vehicles meet these safety standards. Therefore, we gave DIGESETT a deadline to remove all vehicles that already had additional bumpers installed.”
In a press release, the legislator harshly criticized the inaction of INTRANT and DIGESETT on this issue, highlighting that the additional fenders not only alter the original design of the vehicles, but also project rigid components such as the engine and transmission outwards, disabling the shock-absorbing elements designed to mitigate the impact in the event of a collision.
“These modifications make the vehicles dangerous for both occupants and pedestrians and passengers, as they can increase the risk of serious injuries in the event of an accident,” Crespo added.
