National Road Freedom Act – Permanent Elimination of Highway Tolls

Republica Dominicana
Presidential Decree No. 022-DR
Issued by: Future DR President Candidate

Subject: National Road Freedom Act – Permanent Elimination of Highway Tolls

Effective Immediately

In recognition that public roads are a national right — not a permanent burden on working citizens — this decree abolishes all toll collection across the Dominican Republic and redefines how we fund and maintain our roads.

Article 1 – Immediate Toll Termination

  1. All toll booths and electronic toll systems on national highways and expressways are hereby permanently deactivated.
  2. Physical toll plazas shall be removed or converted into:
    • Rest stops
    • Emergency response stations
    • Transit police or weigh station checkpoints

Article 2 – Road Maintenance Trust Fund

  1. A new National Road Freedom Fund (NRFF) will replace toll revenue and be funded through:
    • A small portion of national fuel taxes
    • Heavy freight usage fees (GPS-monitored for commercial vehicles only)
    • Annual allocations from infrastructure bonds
  2. This fund shall be:
    • Fully transparent and publicly audited
    • Managed by an independent non-political board
    • Dedicated only to road maintenance and safety improvements

Article 3 – Legal Ban on Future Tolls

  1. No future administration, agency, or public-private partnership shall have the authority to:
    • Reimpose tolls
    • Create “access fees” for existing public highways
    • Privatize toll collection infrastructure
  2. Any violation of this clause will be considered unconstitutional and a criminal act of financial oppression.

Article 4 – National Road Equity Campaign

  1. Every citizen, tourist, and traveler shall now have equal access to all roads — regardless of income, origin, or destination.
  2. A public campaign called “Libre para Viajar” will inform the country of:
    • The end of tolls
    • How roads are now funded
    • New reporting tools for maintenance requests

From this day forward, the roads of the Dominican Republic belong to the people — free, open, and equal. The toll era is over. The journey ahead is ours.

Signed,
Future DR President Candidate
President of the Dominican Republic
Date: Day One, Term One