Santo Domingo – The National Institute of Traffic and Land Transportation (INTRANT) has unveiled stringent temporary measures regulating freight vehicle operations during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. These safety-oriented restrictions, formalized under Resolution 011-2025, will be enforced during two distinct periods: December 23-26 and December 30 through January 2. The regulations comprehensively suspend all existing cargo permits, including those typically valid for Restricted Access Zones (ZAR).
Authorities will issue special conditional permits exclusively for vehicles transporting essential commodities. The approved categories include fuel distribution, water supply, food products, pharmaceutical supplies, toys, and hospital waste management. Eligibility for these permits mandates that all companies must be formally registered as Freight Transport Operators through INTRANT’s official digital platform. Notably, double-trailer configurations and any oversized or overweight loads will be categorically denied permits due to elevated safety concerns.
The regulatory framework provides explicit exemptions for critical service vehicles including emergency medical transport (ambulances), public utility maintenance trucks, water tankers, and official roadside assistance units. Violations of these temporary restrictions will incur substantial penalties, with fines equivalent to one minimum wage within the Dominican public sector.
INTRANT has implemented a streamlined digital process for permit applications and payments, with authorized permits featuring downloadable QR codes for verification purposes. Director Milton Morrison emphasized that these measures aim to significantly reduce roadway risks and ensure family protection during high-traffic holiday periods. The agency concurrently reinforced that cargo vehicles must continuously adhere to standard traffic regulations, including prescribed speed limits, appropriate load securing protocols, containment of loose materials, and proper lane usage.