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Don Alley
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Another traffic ticket
Ciudad Constitution...they got me again.
Normally I'm a pretty careful driver, and rarely get tickets. Until last year my last ticket was for running a stop sign in Missoula, Montana in 1993,
while riding my bicycle.
But Constitution is tough. In a league with Missoula. I got busted for speeding on my way out of town a few months ago, poking along in the right lane
(of four) with everyone blowing past me, except the policia who pulled me over. He took my license, said I had to return the next day to get it back.
No way, we paid him off for 200 MN.
This time, I made an illegal left turn. Two ladies with Policia caps blew whistles at us and we pulled over. They explained that at the light, you
could not make a left on a green light, unless it was a green arrow (which didn't seem to be working). When we suggested maybe there could be a "left
turn on arrow only" sign they suggested that my front license plate could have a sticker that said "2006," not "2004." But I showed them my rear plate
with a "PERM" sticker so that was OK. Imagine driving in Baja without current plates, lol!
So, they had my license. I was going to the police dept to pay the fine. But how would my license get there? And when? So we ALL piled onto the single
bench seat, my wife, myself and the two police ladies and went to pay the ticket.
They waived the seat belt rule for the trip over. 
Cost: 150 pesos. Cool, a 50 pesos no-mordida discount!
But I don't know, if can't figure out how to drive there without getting tickets, I may not shop there anymore. 
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Tucker
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They don't advertise it, but in C.C. where the highway has frontage roads it is illegal to make left turns off the highway. to turn left, turn right
onto the frontage, proceed to the next cross-street, turn left, or right, to assume a position perpendicular to the highway, proceed across the
carretara when safe. Or drive on through town.
\"I think it would be a good idea.\"
-- Mahatma Gandhi, when asked what he thought of Western civilization
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mcgyver
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Here Too!
Same rule or law is in effect on Mex 2 between Mexicalli and San luis Rio Colorado when turning on to BCN 6 N to Algodones, I have been told by those
who should know that it applies in a lot of places if they do not have a clear left turn lane marked or a green arrow.
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MrBillM
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Those Pesky Stop Signs.................
............have always been my bane. When I was a youth, I collected many, many tickets for "California" stops, once on two different occasions on
the same day. As I've grown older, I've gotten better, but not perfect. I've also gotten better at picking out law enforcement before they catch me,
especially in Baja.
Speaking of citations, I broke my twelve year streak of no violations earlier this month. Unfortunately, it was up in the Estados Unidos where you
can't pay and go. Fortunately, it was only for not having my seatbelt on, which is another of my common traits. Usually, though, I have it drapped
over my shoulder so that it "Appears" connected.
Whether you pay on the spot or actually go to the station, the Mexican system is a whole lot better (and cheaper) than the U.S. system.
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DanO
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One good accident involving aerial manuevers was all it took to make me a lifelong seatbelt user. As for stop signs, you can't beat the ticket my
wife got in Ensenada last summer. She ran the stop sign in front of the police station on the north side of town. Easy money.
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vandenberg
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Hose,
Coming to a complete stop at an alto sign here,is asking to get rear ended. My Mexican friends have always told me that they are only suggestions.
And Tucker,"almost" all intersections on the center road in C.C. have no left turn signs. Not that this makes any difference to the natives.
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Al G
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Mood: Wondering what is next???
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"A woman carrying a baby ignored the red light and was crossing against the light when a woman driving a car ran the red light from the direction she
was approaching and hit the woman carrying the baby.
I am sure if the car involved had been made and sold in Mexico this would never have happened. Stupidity and total disregard of traffic laws and
common since had nothing to do it. "
Say What"?????????
Must have gotten of the bus to soon
[Edited on 1-26-2006 by Al G]
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hose A
A woman carrying a baby ignored the red light and was crossing against the light when a woman driving a car ran the red light from the direction she
was approaching and hit the woman carrying the baby. |
I was going to ask how it was possible that opposing lights both be red, but then I remembered where we live and immediately slapped myself.
Joanne and I have an ongoing bet. Everytime I use Mexico and logical in the same sentence I have to give her a dollar. 
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Marinero
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A couple of years ago i turned up a narrow street in Todos Santos. After a few yards, I noticed all parked cars were facing me. About to turn
around, I saw a man up the hill a bit waiving me up and moving a barrier. He was a cop. The barrier was the entrance to the Police Station. They
took me inside with about 6 cops, explained my serious infraction and asked for 200 pesos. I was trying my best to reduce the fine when a gentleman
in kahkis, white shirt and scrambled egg hat came in. El Jefe himself. The desk sergeant told him he was collecting a 200 peso fine. No, No, El Jefe
said, 300 pesos. I decided to cut my losses and pay. When I gave him the money, he folded it, put it in him pocket and tore up the sheet the
sergeant had filled out. Then he offered me a "High-Five".......
Si estás buscando la person que cambiará su vida, échale una mirada en el espejo.
Fish logo from www.usafishing.com, used w/permission.
But Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man
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turtleandtoad
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Embarressing moment:
Getting accused of bringing "junkers" to Mexico to sell to the locals when you're driving the family car. 
Mike & Robin; Full-Time RV\'ers
37\' Georgetown w/3 slides & 275 Watts of Solar Power
06 Taco TRD
www.turtleandtoad.com
I am here
To paraphrase Frank Lloyd Wright; I\'m all in favor of keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of fools. Let\'s start with keyboards. --
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Don Alley
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marinero
A couple of years ago i turned up a narrow street in Todos Santos. After a few yards, I noticed all parked cars were facing me. About to turn
around, I saw a man up the hill a bit waiving me up and moving a barrier. He was a cop. The barrier was the entrance to the Police Station. They
took me inside with about 6 cops, explained my serious infraction and asked for 200 pesos. I was trying my best to reduce the fine when a gentleman
in kahkis, white shirt and scrambled egg hat came in. El Jefe himself. The desk sergeant told him he was collecting a 200 peso fine. No, No, El Jefe
said, 300 pesos. I decided to cut my losses and pay. When I gave him the money, he folded it, put it in him pocket and tore up the sheet the
sergeant had filled out. Then he offered me a "High-Five".......
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I think I've driven the wrong way on most of Loreto's one way streets. Although some now have signs.
When caught, I'm just informed what I'm supposed to do, not ticketed and fined.
The authorities in Loreto seem to have figured out that I live here and sooner or later Loreto is going to get all my money anyway.
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MrBillM
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Wrong Way
Many years back, driving through Mexicali I ran into construction congestion on Lopez Mateos and turned left at the next intersection to avoid it.
The first thing I noticed was the people waving their arms at me. The next thing I noticed was all of the traffic coming towards me. After a lot of
horn honking and angry gestures from those drivers, I was able to turn off with no misfortune. Puzzled as to how I could have missed the One Way
signage, I drove back and came around again to find there was NO signage of any kind indicating a one-way street. It turned out to be a good lesson
that I've heeded over the years.
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bajajudy
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I posted this a long time ago but the carretera between San Jose and San Lucas has the same rules. You must be in the lateral to make a left turn not
from the 4 lane.
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osoflojo
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SIGNS
CSL recently changed all of its one ways streets to the opposite way. Very little signage remains in place very long if at all. It helps to be
clarivoiant, but paying attention is manditory.
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DianaT
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We were pulled over in Tecate a few years back for running a stop sign and not stopping when a policeman on foot blew his whistle. However, instead
of giving us a ticket, the officer explained to us how we missed seeing both things because of a big truck in the right lane.
He then told us to be more careful next time and told us to have a good vacation.
Diane
[Edited on 1-29-2006 by jdtrotter]
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rob
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I'm really interested in that "PERM" sticker . . . I have that on my Californian trailer, but I didn't know you could get it on a car!
When I think of the time I waste on yearly vehicle renewals . . . (not to mention the $50 every two years to prove to Wash DMV that my to-be -smogged
vehicle is actually in La Paz ).
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vandenberg
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" PERM " sticker ???
Enlighten me 
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elgatoloco
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I got a ticket in 2004 for going wrong way in La Paz. Cost was $11.06 US.
MAGA
Making Attorneys Get Attorneys
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
" PERM " sticker ???
Enlighten me
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Over sixty gringas on board.
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Don Alley
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
" PERM " sticker ???
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If your Montana registered vehicle is over 12 years old, for a one time fee of just over $100 you can get a permanent registration...no need to
register the car again, ever.
You get a sticker on the plate that says "PERM"
Before that, my truck, even though I bought it (used) in July, had a renewal date in December that could not be changed. Nor would they let me
register earlier. Only in December. Getting a car registration renewed in December, when I live down here, was a pain in the neck.
[Edited on 2-1-2006 by Don Alley]
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