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TecateRay
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
This new crew of hyped up border guards have made it (for us) no point in saving any food. Even the allowed items (limes) are considered forbidden by
the untrained officers and after 20 min. in secondary, a laugh by the ag officer and told us to go (as limes are quite okay to bring across).
Give leftovers or uneaten food to the army checkpoint guys or anyone before coming home! |
I second this idea. The enlightened ones at the gates can't decide what's okay and what isn't, so it's easier to send you to secondary. I try to
give everything away to someone who needs it more than me then I put my ice chests just inside the door of my camper so it is extra easy to check - it
works sometimes, well usually.
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J.P.
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When we cross going north at Tecate they always look in our motorhome in secondary. They always appear to be baffled the cupboard is bare and the
Refrigerator is empty, and we have no food for our two Dogs
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rocmoc
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How about the use of a Dash Cam? What do you think would happen? More and more of the RVers I know have gone to having a Dash Cam operating anytime
they are driving the RV. I will be getting one myself by my next trip.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rocmoc
How about the use of a Dash Cam? What do you think would happen? More and more of the RVers I know have gone to having a Dash Cam operating anytime
they are driving the RV. I will be getting one myself by my next trip.
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico |
I believe photography is prohibited in the gate area. I'm sure you can have one up there, but if you get a real jerk for an inspector, you may have it
confiscated.....pending investigation for recorded content.......of course.
Sooo....if you plan to mount a camera, get a cheap one. 
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Jack Swords
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Last year we had our TURKEY ham confiscated, because it was HAM. No point in questioning. We were told to stand away from the car in a distant area,
open all doors, and wait. We waited, and waited, and waited, finally searched, sent on our way without even a comment (except about our "ham"). Felt
like a criminal. Yet, our dog food was OK. I like the idea of donating it before crossing.
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tripledigitken
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Cameras and policia, most times don't mix.
Last time we got our tourist visas in Tecate, I thought I'd take a photo of the bldg. to post here. Apparently not a good idea. A uniformed official
quickly ran over and read me the riot act. I was happy not to have to fight him for control of my camera.
Ken
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Trueheart
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I posted this back in April ... here it is again.
border crossing - Tecate & TJ
Just came north through the border and tried Tecate for first time last Saturday. Arriving at 10 minutes to 2PM, we were on our way in the US by 3:05.
I hour 15 minutes total.
I'm wondering what the wait time was at TJ last Saturday, so I could compare how much time was saved. Any Nomads happen to know?
BTW, just before entering line, I stopped at the Pemex and got rid of some limons so as to be in compliance with "no fruit". Federal Policia pulled in
behind me with lights on, noticing my ATV trailer plate was missing (claimed by one of Baja's off roads). I showed him the current registration and
explained. He simply said that in MX trailers are required to have plates and I needed to follow him to the police station to pay the fine. I got a
bit testy. "Police station? But I didn't do anything wrong". Then I told him I was prepping to get in line at border and to let me go on my way
PLEASE, Por Favor. He got an odd look on his face, then said okay and handed me back my paperwork. No Mordida!
Was also surprised to find an internal (to US) check point along 94 after going through border on way back to SD & 5. Casual conversation there
was all, but they are set up to inspect and detain if they deem it necessary.
Final trip note is that we stayed at Baja Cactus on Friday night, room #204 in back, and it was nice. I do question though, why they squeezed the
toilet into such a small place when the room is quite large? Ate at Mama's as we arrived kind of late, and the meal was just average at best. We will
try another place next time, and arrive early enough to do so comfortably.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
Cameras and policia, most times don't mix.
Last time we got our tourist visas in Tecate, I thought I'd take a photo of the bldg. to post here. Apparently not a good idea. A uniformed official
quickly ran over and read me the riot act. I was happy not to have to fight him for control of my camera.
Ken |
Ohhh well....it's all for our protection that police can stand right in front of you and maintain stealth. Thank you, HS. 
I lost track above in mentioning the border inspectors when this is a Tecate police mordida thread.
In regard to them....they aren't completely dense. If they see a dash-cam, they probably won't be conducting business in front of it.
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[Edited on 9-7-2013 by DENNIS]
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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I sure look forward to passing through Tecate the next time. All the valiant rabbits have trained the mordelones well. Give them money and flee. I
would not rather play pinchy-giggle with the cabrones and not lose the time. Would love to see some of you face off with a pair of six foot three inch
Chilango cops.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
3 camps Lee. Third camp goes to the station and has everything thrown out or fine reduced. Happened to me in Santa Rosalia. went through a stop
sign , well kinda, I left from a parking spot at the intersection. Judge threw it out and asked to speak to the Bicycle cop after I left. You
never know. You imply we should be afraid of the police... why? |
I'm not writing that all stations are the same. Tecate and CC would be a toss up and justice there might be fleeting.
I don't imply anything about MX cops except there are some bad apples out there and not all cops are on the take. Since most are good they deserve
respect.
No one should be scared of cops but know there are many out there who sweat bullets at being pulled over. Too bad.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
I don't imply anything about MX cops except there are some bad apples |
I bet I've said this a hundred million times, "It ain't the apples.......it's the barrel they sit in.
It's not just the cop....it's the system they're part of."
When someone finds a cure for human greed, then we can work on mordida.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
Cameras and policia, most times don't mix.
Last time we got our tourist visas in Tecate, I thought I'd take a photo of the bldg. to post here. Apparently not a good idea. A uniformed official
quickly ran over and read me the riot act. I was happy not to have to fight him for control of my camera.
Ken |
you should get a cyborg camera like "google glass" and video and webcast EVERYTHING. the bad cops would get freaked out about it, and the video feed
will provide endless entertainment for us nomads,..
suggest you put a bumper sticker on your car saying "this car collects video surveillance, all cops subject to recording and live internet broadcast"
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I bet I've said this a hundred million times, "It ain't the apples.......it's the barrel they sit in.
It's not just the cop....it's the system they're part of."
When someone finds a cure for human greed, then we can work on mordida. |
Think this may be a political position Dennis and maybe we're in agreement here. It certainly is the barrel and the system. And it's the Cop on
the street it's both. And not all Cops are bad -- and even think 90% of them are not interested in mordida.
John Hiatt said ''there's only two things in life and I forget what they are.''
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Osprey
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Forgive me if this is a little dated because it was a long time ago crossing at Tecate. I was alone in my pickup and this big, fat cop pulled me over
for speeding. I knew I wasn't speeding so I figured he was just after my money. It was a challenge to my Spanish back then cause I didn't know very
many words but I was rested, fresh and ready for the guy.
They didn't have sindicaturas back then, just The Sheriff so I took a picture of the guy with my polaroid and threatened to tell The Sheriff about the
shakedown. Then he backed off, said I could go but I told him I would need 300 pesos to keep quiet about the whole thing. I thought he was gonna cry
-- he took out his wallet and showed me pictures of "his family". I wasn't born yesterday so I said "These people could be anybody. How do I know you
even have a family?".
Well, it dragged on like that for some time but he finally forked over the money. I made him promise to do 10 hours community service after his
regular shifts and I sent him on his way. I'm nobody's fool -- I don't think he ever did the whole 10 hours.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
Forgive me if this is a little dated |
I love dates. Your stories as well. Good one, Jorge.
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Lee
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God that is so funny! Personally, I wouldn't take money from a Cop.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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Mulegena
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Great short-story, Osprey!
Right up there with your "dosing the hummingbird feeder with Prozac" story in my book.
"Raise your words, not your voice. It's rain that grows flowers, not thunder." ~Rumi
"It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ~ Aristotle
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BajaRun
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I cross at Tecate 10-12 times a year. Always towing my offroad car on an open trailer. I've only been pulled over one time, and I deserved it..I was
heading east toward El Hongo, I had just fueled up at the Pemex on the north side of the highway just after leaving town. I made an illegal left turn
right in front of a Policia with light and siren blasting (I didn't see him!!) Luckily he avoided a collision and went around me and kept going. I was
thinking that I got away with something. Well up ahead a few miles where the 2 splits off to the old road to Mexicali and the Toll road begins ( I
take the old road) I passé the Policia at a traffic incident. He tried to wave me down but I acted like I didn't see him and proceeded on my way...5
miles from my destination there he is in my rearview mirror lighting me up. I pull over and get out, (cliff notes version) I apologized for what I
did, he wants $200.00 usd. We settled at $50.00 and I was on my way. It was much easier than going all the way back to town.
Last time I came back through Tecate was 2 weeks ago. When the Border Agent asked what I was bring back from Mexico I said "Just Some Beer"..she asked
"How much Beer ?" ..."5 Cases"..."Why so much ?"..."Because I'm from AZ and I'm allowed 5 cases"..."I asked you why you are bring back so much
?"...."Because I'm very thirsty"...."Have a nice Day".......
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BigOly
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Now that's funny!!!!!!!!!
"Well, it dragged on like that for some time but he finally forked over the money. I made him promise to do 10 hours community service after his
regular shifts and I sent him on his way. I'm nobody's fool -- I don't think he ever did the whole 10 hours."
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brewer
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| Quote: | | Last time I came back through Tecate was 2 weeks ago. When the Border Agent asked what I was bring back from Mexico I said "Just Some Beer"..she asked
"How much Beer ?" ..."5 Cases"..."Why so much ?"..."Because I'm from AZ and I'm allowed 5 cases"..."I asked you why you are bring back so much
?"...."Because I'm very thirsty"...."Have a nice Day"....... |
Yea right. They would love to find 5 cases on you so they could ruin your day.
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