Drinking in DR

[Corporal cod]

I was only wondering but is there a age limit for drinking in the Dominican republic as when i was there i didn't see any evidence of this? If there is what? Also do they have any form of laws about drinking on the streets? Only curious i ain't an alcholic. Honest

[Talldrink]

If there are any laws, they are not posted anywhere for anyone to see.

• You can send your 5-year old to the nearest colmado to buy beer and rum.

• You can also get Presidente or Soda with your value meal at most fast food restaurants.

• In general, people will offer a Presidente when you go visit them at their house.

• You will not be seen as an alcoholic if you decide any corner is good to sit and open your car door while the music blasts and drink some frias with whoever will gather...

I hope this answers your question.

[stewart]

I was walking down the steet in Santiago once ant a 4 year old kid walked out of a colmado poliching off the end of a Presidente. I guess some guy inside filled up a cup and the rest wouldn't fit. So why not hand the last few swallows to a little kid? I was kind of shocked. Nobody else seemed to be.

[la flor]

since this topic came up, I was always curious about there being any laws for drinking and driving- a group of us were in a driving vehicle all drinking presidentes- including the driver, who said nothing would happen.(before anyone attacks- we only had one beer each). are there laws?

[borruga]

Originally Posted by la flor

since this topic came up, I was always curious about there being any laws for drinking and driving- a group of us were in a driving vehicle all drinking presidentes- including the driver, who said nothing would happen.(before anyone attacks- we only had one beer each). are there laws?

I have two bad examples to give you an idea on that subject:

Back in 2000, we got into a car accident outside Navarrete. First thing all Dominicans in the car did, was pour out their cups and throw the bottles out the car.

Just two months ago, I totalled my rental (this time me driving) coming from Higuey to Bavaro. Although I was interrogated plenty by the PN, and I admitted to one or two frias (yeah right), no one believed me. They laughingly considered me a crazy drunk that cant drive on Dominican roads, which didnt keep them from - eventually - issuing the report, and insurance fully covered. My fear of having to take some type of blood test was SERIOUSLY in vain.....

[p1atan0]

Someone asked me the same question and I answered....

Dominican Republic is a country of Fun! Fun! Fun!

Personally I leave the airport, rent my car, and get on the highway, there is a small corner store along the highway before the Toll and I get my Presidente (vestida de novia) and drive home. I even take a gulp in front of the Guardias at the toll booth and never had a problem.

shyt, I remember giving a Highway cop a drink of Johnny Walker Black once.

They have laws against driving with out a seat belt.
They have laws against talking on the cell phone without a hands free divice.
They even have a law against Children not being in a car seat.

BUT THEY STILL DONT HAVE A LAW AGAINST DRINKING AND DRIVING!

They dont even have a law against drinking in public places.

You can walk into a Bank, Supermarket, School, or even a government office with your Presidente in hand.

Cant wait to do that on Wednesday
wepaaaaaa
p1

[jrzyguy]

just a quick one here....

Last year while taking a guagua from the capital to B.C......while at the toll booth the guy in the car in front of us jumped out his car with a presidente in his hand to pay the toll booth attendant.........something you would NEVER see here LOL. I have even seen a bank teller with a presidente and cigarette in her hand.....i knew i was in paradise......just wouldnt want to drive at night

[p1atan0]

It was probably me!!!!!
lol

[suarezn]

Originally Posted by la flor

since this topic came up, I was always curious about there being any laws for drinking and driving- a group of us were in a driving vehicle all drinking presidentes- including the driver, who said nothing would happen.(before anyone attacks- we only had one beer each). are there laws?

Here's an example of what living in a country like the US can do to you. Flor is completely paranoid that people may think something is wrong with her for drinking a beer or two while they were in a car...

This is one of the main reasons why I love my country...The freedom you have down there to do whatever you want whenever is just awsome....

[juancarlos]

Too bad that freedom is rapidly being eroded by the recent dramatic increase in violent crime. If were not for crime....!