© 2010 28 MILES RENT A CAR Driving FAQ Documentation needed in order to rent a vehicle In order to rent a car on the Island, you will need to have your driver's license, passport and an accepted credit card available. Documentation needed in order to drive  Foreign and International driving licenses are accepted. You do not need any other form of documentation in order to drive on the Island. Driving laws and culture  Driving is on the right-hand side as in the U.S. Be aware of frequent stopping. It is common to use the horn or high beams (during the day) to greet or thank another driver. Seatbelt, safety seat, and helmet policy All drivers and passengers must wear their seatbelts, and all motorcyclists must wear helmets. Children under four-years-old should be in a child safety seat. Older children should ride in the back seat. You can not use your cellular phone since you are driving. If you don't use your seatbelt or your are using your cellular phone you have to paid at fine. Speed limits  These do exist, but there is no control until now. But you shouldn't drive more than 120 kilometer on highways and 80 kilometer on other roads. Inside villages reduce to 40 kilometer, because children play on the streets. There is not limited parking in Dominican Republic / Santo Domingo, also there is privet parking where you have to paid Parking Each car rental company decides how old the driver of the vehicle must be.. Age limit Most main streets are well-lit at dark. The main roads are in good condition. Road conditions Made by BlackStar