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BajaBlanca
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We drive between Guerrero Negro to La Bocana as well as between The Abreojos turnoff, heading south, often. There are indeed speed traps between G
Negro and Vizcaino. and the fines can be high. Our Mexican friend paid US$250! $4500 pesos. Ouch, Les got pulled over once and the federal cop
said he would let us off that time but warned that Les was now "in the computer system" and would have to pay next time.
He watches the road like a hawk now.
And we are always on the lookout right before Santa Rosalia. It is a favorite place for the cops to catch those coming over a hill.
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bajaric
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A couple of months ago there was a Federal Police officer stopping people with a radar gun on Hwy 5 southbound, about 10 miles north of San Felipe.
Several people posted on South Campo Amigos FB group noting the same activity.
The older I get, the slower I drive. Now I am the one getting passed by the youngsters beating up their shock absorbers on the pot holes.
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John Harper
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You can.
It's called the Basic Speed Law. Look it up.
You can drive as fast as traffic conditions allow. My buddy got out of a ticket using the law in court. He was doing 30 in a 15 zone, but it was
clear, dry conditions with no traffic. Beat the rap.
That's also why you can justify going 90 if everyone else is, and it would be unsafe not to as traffic flow and conditions dictate.
John
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BajaParrothead
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Quote: Originally posted by John Harper  |
You can.
It's called the Basic Speed Law. Look it up.
You can drive as fast as traffic conditions allow. My buddy got out of a ticket using the law in court. He was doing 30 in a 15 zone, but it was
clear, dry conditions with no traffic. Beat the rap.
That's also why you can justify going 90 if everyone else is, and it would be unsafe not to as traffic flow and conditions dictate.
John
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John, the first part of your post is correct regarding the prima facie (basic speed law ie 22350 CVC), but it should be noted that prima facie speed
limits do not apply where the MAXIUM speed limit is posted (22349(a) VC - Max 65). The "Max" is non negotiable in a court, unlike prima facie where
the officer needs to prove that the violator's speed was unsafe at the time of the alleged violation.
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surfhat
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Radar detectors should be used, along with a dash cam to provide your only defense for the dreaded mordida. Any advantage is worth its weight in gold.
Slowing down to the barely crawling posted speeds when coming into the few municipalities is highly recommended.
If one has the opportunity to follow a tractor trailer through town, take it. Do not pass it up. They are our friends on the road unless they are over
the line and forcing you to the edge, and hopefully not pass the edge of the roadway.
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JZ
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In December, there was a guy a few miles North of Santa Rosalia with a radar gun. He got us, and already had another car pulled over.
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mooose29
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Coming northbound on Jan 3rd there were a couple of Federalies about 10-15 south of GN. They were out in the road waving people to a stop. The car
that had just passed us a few minutes prior was pulled over. While we were not going the speed limit (that feels near impossible on that stretch) we
were driving at what felt like a safe pace and they let us pass.
I noticed a lot of cops this trip both north and south, more than normal, but this was the only place they were actively writing tickets when we saw
them.
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basautter
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I was in San Felipe a few weeks ago, and there was a speed trap on 5 as you got close to town, heading south. Lucky for me they got the guy in front
of me, and waved me on. I have seen the police doing this is the past, so beware!
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BobbyC
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The problem at Ciudad Constitución has gotten better but you will still find a cop from time to time who tries to extort money from you. Best advice
is to stand your ground and make sure to get their name as well as have them see you take photos of them and their vehicle, telling them that you will
post them online.
They will back off as the heat from the online warnings was felt by the restaurants and hotels.
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