SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS – In a comprehensive preventive measure ahead of Holy Week 2026, Dominican traffic authorities have initiated an ambitious road safety campaign titled “Route Zero” across Santiago province. The nationwide strategy, orchestrated by the General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transport (Digesett), aims to dramatically reduce vehicular accidents during the holiday period through multi-institutional coordination and public awareness initiatives.
The campaign centers on three fundamental objectives: zero traffic accidents, zero fatalities, and zero injuries. This preventive framework targets all road users including motorists, pedestrians, and public transportation operators, emphasizing responsible behavior, heightened caution, and respect for human life on public thoroughfares.
Implementation involves a multi-pronged approach featuring educational seminars, direct guidance at critical traffic intersections, and widespread distribution of informational materials. Additional outreach targets the transportation sector through specialized workshops designed to reinforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
The initiative represents an unprecedented collaborative effort involving municipal governments, the National Police, the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant), the Dominican Red Cross, and Civil Defense units. This institutional alliance aims to optimize resource deployment and maximize preventive impact throughout the holiday season.
Digesett officials emphasize that prevention serves as the most effective mechanism for avoiding traffic-related tragedies. The agency urges citizens to prioritize safety considerations before embarking on journeys, positioning individual responsibility as complementary to institutional efforts in achieving the campaign’s ambitious targets.