Santo Domingo – In a significant move to enhance road safety during one of the busiest travel periods, Dominican transportation authorities have unveiled comprehensive restrictions on cargo vehicle circulation for the upcoming 2026 Easter holiday. The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (INTRANT) has formally enacted Resolution 005-2026, establishing a nationwide prohibition on freight transport from 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6.
The sweeping measure applies to all cargo vehicles, including those typically granted Restricted Access Zone (ZAR) permits, with additional restrictions placed on oversized loads, double-trailer trucks, and overweight vehicles. Authorities have specifically emphasized that these categories will receive no authorization during the restricted period.
Critical exemptions have been established for vehicles transporting essential supplies including fuel, food products, drinking water, pharmaceutical products, and medical equipment. Emergency service vehicles such as ambulances, utility maintenance units, and other essential service providers will also remain operational throughout the restriction period.
Enforcement mechanisms will include substantial penalties for violations, with fines equivalent to one minimum public sector wage as stipulated under Law 63-17. To streamline permissions for exempted vehicles, INTRANT has implemented a digital application system that generates QR-coded verification permits for authorized transport.
This initiative represents a core component of the government’s broader strategic framework aimed at optimizing traffic flow and reducing accident rates during periods of peak seasonal travel, reflecting ongoing commitments to improved road safety and efficient public mobility.