John M
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Welcome surprise crossing at Tecate
Last Thursday (May 15) we decided to use the Tecate crossing northbound and took the toll road west from Mexicali, Highway 5, on our return from San
Felipe.
We enjoyed the plaza in Tecate for awhile, then headed for the border at about 3:30 p.m. For those familiar with the border road, we climbed the small
hill along the fence, expecting to top out and soon be stopped in traffic. Instead we got closer and closer to the crossing, drove right up to the
fence, then proceeded immediately to the open booth. We had a nice conversation with the agent, maybe 5 minutes worth, he then sent us on our way.
Never in 40 years of crossing do we remember absolutely no line to wait in. The agent said that mid-afternoons on Wednesday and Thursday are usually
great for not waiting in line for long. He sure was right!
John M
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BajaBlanca
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you sure are a good soul to tell everyone about this !
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durrelllrobert
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When you are in the long line up there you not only have to worry about the long crossing time you also have to aware of the damn motorcycle cop
coming up next to you and pulling you out of line to write you a ticket for not wearing your seat belt
Bob Durrell
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DENNIS
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One pre 9-11 day, I drove up to the booth and there wasn't even an inspector there. I had to sit and wait a couple of minutes before she came
scurrying out of the office.
It was a different world then.
"YOU CAN'T LITTER ALUMINUM"
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Cliffy
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I had 7 cars ahead of me when I went NB through Tecate last week at 7:30 PM.
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redhilltown
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LIES LIES LIES!!! Crossing at Tecate is sheer hell!
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mulegejim
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This site might be of use to some.
http://traffic.calit2.net/border/border-wait-times.php?type=...
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