The Governor of New York, Kathy Hochulthe President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader and New York Senator Luis Sepulveda signed this Sunday the Ley S4329A that approves the issuance of driver’s licenses between New York and the Dominican Republic.
With this signing, the historic law that will allow Dominican citizens, who have a valid driver’s license in the Dominican Republic, to obtain a license in New York only by paying the fee established by it, without the need to take driving tests, comes into force. . The same will happen from now on with drivers who have a New York license in the Dominican Republic.
President Luis Abinader He expressed his gratitude for the legislative efforts and of Governor Hochul for her support in the promulgation of the bill.
“I want to thank our governor of the State of New York for this signature that will allow Dominicans, both here and in the Dominican Republic, to be able to use the personal license without having to go through any homologation procedure. So thank you very much, this is part of the foundation that we Dominicans are having. Also to Senator Sepúlveda, who helped us in this process,” said Abinader.
A press release from the New York Senate states “This unprecedented legislative achievement solidifies the establishment of reciprocity agreements for driver’s licenses between the State of New York and the Dominican Republic, marking a significant step toward strengthening mutual recognition and cooperation.”
Bill S4329A, sponsored by Senator Sepúlveda, Assemblymen Phil Ramos and Manny De Los Santos, represents a crucial advance in the recognition and sharing of driver’s licenses valid between jurisdictions.
The law empowers the motor vehicle commissioner to forge agreements that ensure Dominican Republic licensees meet the same rigorous standards and adhere to the same regulations as licensees in the Dominican Republic. driver’s licenses of the State of New York.
“This historic achievement was made possible thanks to the invaluable participation of partners in the government of the Dominican Republic, including the pivotal efforts of Dominican Senator Alexis Victoria Yeb. His dedication has paved the way for an innovative agreement that directly benefits the lives of Dominicans in New York,” Sepúlveda expressed.
2023-08-13 17:14:00
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