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BajaJeeper
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Extra Drivers License
Some of you may find this thought useful. A few years ago I lost my drivers license (Florida). I paid a few bucks to get a new one, and then later
found my old one in a shirt pocket. They look exactly alike except that the new one says "duplicate" in very small letters. And then the light bulb
went off. So now I carry the original one in Baja and keep the replacement in reserve. Those of you that have been coming down for years will
quickly recognize the potential value in having a "disposable" license that can be abandoned in a shake down situation. When my current one expires
in 2014 I may have to arrange to "lose" the new one briefly so that I can continue to have a spare.
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BajaBlanca
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David K
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Good idea... I keep my previous expired one in my truck, but an unexpired duplicate is even better! Welcome to Nomad... You should meet Ken Cooke, a
big time Baja Jeep Rubicon trail boss!
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DENNIS
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I make extra documents, DLs and FM2s on my printer. I also have a laminating machine to make them look more authentic. I leave the originals at home.
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Osprey
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Gnukid might jump in here soon to remind us that presenting a copy of some documents in Mexico while representing them as originals can and will land
you in the calabozo.
Easy to make, color print, laminate but if you get caught WATCHIT amigo.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
Gnukid might jump in here soon to remind us that presenting a copy of some documents in Mexico while representing them as originals can and will land
you in the calabozo.
Easy to make, color print, laminate but if you get caught WATCHIT amigo. |
Thanks for your concern, Jorge. It already crossed my mind. I write COPY in a clear space right on the front and don't much care if it's detected,
but with language differences and unfamiliarity, it probably won't be noticed. On the street, that's the only thing I'd hand a cop.
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captkw
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double license
I have gaven away the spare license I think twice now !! Been a while !! wouldnt know about fake documents !! are people using fake ??? for what
reason !! clueless in carmel 
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Paulina
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I keep an expired DL on hand and have only had to use it once. It took the officer in Catavina almost 2 hrs to realize it was expired.
P>*)))>{
\"Well behaved women rarely make history.\" Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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captkw
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Ditto more or less
back mid 80s I parked in cabo a few feet short of the green/white curb as to afford my dogs some shade and ran in the store for a minute and came back
to cop writing ticket..and then my spanish wasnt the best and I pleaded my case to no avail. so when he wanted cash or stash I gave him a expired
dl and drove off..LOL  K&T " Its a short run,,,have fun with It "
[Edited on 11-20-2012 by captkw]
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gnukid
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
Gnukid might jump in here soon to remind us that presenting a copy of some documents in Mexico while representing them as originals can and will land
you in the calabozo.
Easy to make, color print, laminate but if you get caught WATCHIT amigo. |
Actually, copies of most documents are legal, for example the car reg can/should be copied-leave the original and title at home, the visa, insurance
can be copies, and I also make a copy of the passport and DL and put them in a manilla envelope so that I can hand the cop the whole shebang plus a
few other docs like an incident report form, articulo 106 and emergency fraud contact numbers plus friends and family. Also carry a carta de no
molesta which is a nice letter from a high level person stating you are trustworthy, for example write the letter and bring it to a parade or bar and
ask a politician to sign it.
The digital copies of these documents should also be emailed to yourself and a friend/family in case of emergency.
The only original required for a stop is DL, but if you show the original and hand a copy, I feel you meet the requirement.
FYI the reg will have a reference to the sticker id number for CA DMV and these should match... Mex cops like to check this match.
The police are reuqired to show their identification as well, whcih of course they will refuse and there you have them on the run, they must show
multiple forms of their id, most refuse and walk away USA/Mexico--25 years and no tickets and no successful mordida!
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rhintransit
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I've carried a 'throw away' license for years. gave it to a cop in Constitucion who insisted on holding it, then didn't want to give it back until I
came to the station "tomorrow" to pay the fine for my imaginary infraction. I told him I had to get to La Paz but I would be back in three or four
days and would stop by then. he gave up and handed it back to me, waving me on.
mine is legitimate, result of a pickpocket taking my wallet years ago in San Francisco. I made a police report, and with that was able to get a
duplicate license...AZ even used the same photo. when wonder of wonders my wallet was found, sans cash and credit cards but with DL, it was returned
to me, again, since I'd filed the report and they had an address for me.
so it's perfectly legal, I guess, until it expires..
reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by gnukid
Actually, copies of most documents are legal, |
THanks, Paul. Good to know.
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Osprey
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Kid, when I lie, you're suppose to swear to it. That's the way it works.
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desertcpl
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I also do what Dennis does
I have a Dup. DL that the wife printed up and laminated,
you really cant tell the difference
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sancho
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Along the same line, anyone ever carry/used a throw
away wallet? I've NEVER seen the need to in Mex,
but have read of a few who carry one, I assume there
are situations when one would come in handy, in order
to have something worthless to give to a raton
when threatened, maybe a little overkill
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
Kid, when I lie, you're suppose to swear to it. That's the way it works. |
Goes without sayin'. 
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captkw
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ca. DL
Am I the only one that thinks its not funny but every 4 yrs you are no longer " valid" what great birthday !!!! K&T
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vgabndo
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The first time I heard of a throw away wallet, un-traveled youth I was, I was amazed. My NYC girlfriend had the fake ID, credit cards that came with
junk mail, and a five wrapped around a few singles which she could throw at a mugger, and get a few steps head start!
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
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Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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woody with a view
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still waiting for the puke to pull me over so i can hand out my old one! i've had a duplicate DL since i lost my original 3 years ago. about the same
time as the new arrived in the mail i magically found the old one......
maybe i'm too good of a driver to need 2 DL's?
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sancho
Along the same line, anyone ever carry/used a throw
away wallet? I've NEVER seen the need to in Mex,
but have read of a few who carry one, I assume there
are situations when one would come in handy, in order
to have something worthless to give to a raton
when threatened, maybe a little overkill |
I carry one. Replete with photos, pesos and my dupe DL. Never used it but carry it anyway. Expect to one day.
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