Definitions tagged transito in the street dictionary.
A synonym for a fine. It is the most common term used to refer to a traffic ticket or citation.
A: They gave me a Boleta for driving without a seatbelt. B: And why were you driving without a seatbelt? Irresponsible!
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A slang term for a traffic inspector or traffic warden (traditionally named for the grey uniforms worn by municipal traffic police).
I left the car illegally parked, the zorro came by and gave me a ticket.
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A very large vehicle, typically a semi-truck or a bus (literally: an eraser, implying that its size could wipe someone out in a collision).
Honk at that borrador so he knows you are going to pass him. | I am afraid of you driving near that borrador.
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A comprehensive philosophy or set of street codes that helps you understand life through the unwritten rules that govern everything that happens to you (in the Dominican Republic, this refers to a popular street-smart mindset for navigating daily life).
following the leyes of traffic.
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A beast or animal, used to mock traffic police who are perceived as rude or as experts at creating gridlock instead of fixing it (AMET was the former name of the metropolitan transport authority in the Dominican Republic).
The AMET cops are total animals.
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A sudden and reckless lane change right in front of another driver, or swerving across multiple lanes at once (the term likens the sharp, diagonal maneuver to the way a triangular pastelito, or savory turnover, is cut).
Look at that kamikaze biker doing a corte de pastelito, then they show up on the news claiming the accident supposedly wasn't their fault.
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A traffic control measure where police vehicles lead a convoy at a fixed speed to prevent accidents during high-traffic holidays (often implemented during Semana Santa, the popular Easter vacation period).
We got in at 7 because they did a carreteo until Km. 9.
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The most famous stretch of straight highway in the country, located at the entrance to the town of Azua. It is not the longest (about 9 or 10 km) but it is the most iconic (it is a notorious section of the Sanchez Highway known for speeding).
I tested a Chevrolet Spark on the recta de Azua and hit 60.
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A name for reckless, death-defying motorcycle drivers in the Dominican Republic (a portmanteau of the words muerto, meaning dead, and motorista, meaning motorcyclist).
Go to any motorcycle taxi stand and you will find a pack of muertoristas.
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A nickname for the powerful public transportation unions in the Dominican Republic, who are notorious for using surprise strikes and aggressive tactics to pressure the government. They are known for acting like they are above the law and frequently complain when the traffic police (historically called AMET) try to stop them for violations. (The name literally translates to The Owners of the Country, mocking their immense influence over daily life and mobility).
I got to work at 8:45 today, thanks to Los Dueños del País.
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A bustling intersection with heavy commercial activity and transit hubs where major routes converge. In local neighborhoods, it describes corners prone to fights and tension, usually near a colmadon (a neighborhood grocery store that serves as a bar). In baseball, it is the nickname for third base due to the speed of hits sent to that area.
The Esquina Caliente of Herrera. Duarte and Paris (a famously hectic commercial and transit hub in Santo Domingo).
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A beast or animal, a pejorative term for a traffic officer sarcastically described as an expert at creating traffic jams. (AMET was the former Metropolitan Transport Authority in the Dominican Republic, now officially DIGESETT, often criticized for causing gridlock when manually directing traffic).
a) The damn AMET stops right in front of you on his motorcycle just because some big shot is coming through. b) He lets only one lane go and then they all get stuck in the middle of the intersection.
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A mocking backronym for a traffic cop, standing for Tricky Animal Obstructing Traffic. Also known as cacti because of their green uniforms, these officers are notorious for being a nuisance and stinging the pockets of even the toughest drivers. They look for any excuse, like not wearing a helmet, having tinted windows, or using a phone, to squeeze money out of people for a box of sodas (AMET was the name of the Metropolitan Transport Authority in the Dominican Republic, whose officers are famous for their green uniforms and for soliciting bribes or handing out petty fines).
--At the corner store-- Hey buddy, give me a box of sodas! Damn, you brought in the haul of the day, man, who did you fine? Some idiot who was riding without a helmet over on the 27.
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