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Lee
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Where are the speed traps?
Last Spring driving from El Marasal to Guerrero Negro, about 60 miles, on the lookout for federales, I came up on one about 20 miles into the drive.
Forget the speed limit there, he was driving less than 60 mph, and I was too a distance back.
Other vehicles were passing me, and would come up to him, then go around him.
At least once he put on his left turn signal (guessing it was for me to pass), and I ignored it. Wasn't going to pass this guy.
About 10 miles outside GN, he pulled off the highway and I passed. I saw him get back on the highway and didn't go over 60 mph in the event he was
going to come up on me.
Anyone know of known places where these guys might be hanging?
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Howard
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On the long stretch south of G.N., on several occasions I have observed more than the normal amount of Federales. One time I was going around 70-75,
got pulled over and he was very polite, checked my VIN to my registration and politely told me to be careful and slow down. Absolutely no talk of
mordita and I was speeding.
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David K
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Between the Los Pinos Gas station and El Rosario, where the big vados are. Radar federal policia.
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mojo_norte
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Below the big hill before Santa Rosalia - but have seen them all the way to that little town a bit South on San Ignacio .
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AKgringo
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In mid October, a few miles west of the last inspection point before getting into El Centenario, I got pulled over. It was getting dark, and what I
thought was an oncoming car was a federale that apparently was using a radar.
I did not think I was speeding, but I am not sure what the actual speed limit was right there. He lit up his lights just as I came next to him, so I
pulled over, turned on my interior lights and started getting paper work together.
That is when things took a strange turn! He never mentioned why he pulled me over, but from at least ten feet away, he asked me if it was my car. I
held up the paperwork, but he didn't want to look at it.
He asked me if I was "Vacation?", and I said "No, voy a mi dentista en La Paz". He then sent me on my way with just a "Quidado!", and no explanation
why he lit me up!
I wonder if my Gringo plates, and a fear of covid19 bought me a free pass?
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MulegeAL
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The speed traps are where there have been fatal head-ons.
The long straights GN to Vizcaino.
Years ago used to blast through there fast, no more.
The hwy 1 junction to El Arco, Federales will park on the turn lane, radar traffic, write real tickets.
They used to just roll their lights and wave me to slow down, but now they will write you up for 20 over.
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JZ
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Just before Santa Rosalia heading South.
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I had the good fortune to follow a DHL van from La Paz north about 16 months ago. I figured he knew where the cops were. I had a really hard time
keeping up with him - even in a VW Jetta and him in a van - we were doing 100mph from time to time, in the mountains it was really hard to keep up.
But he knew the road and conditions.
He'd slow down and sure enough - cop ahead. Or bad vados, blind curves or...
Thumbs up for DHL!
Edit for atrocious grammar...
[Edited on 1-19-2021 by RocketJSquirrel]
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AKgringo
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I once made the mistake of passing a slow bus near the top of a long grade. The driver must have taken it personally, because he made it clear that
he was going to pass me on the down grade, no matter what the risk.
I could not drive fast enough in my Suburban to put any distance between us, and it was many miles before I found a place that I could safely get out
of his way!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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thebajarunner
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We chased a bus southbound out of Santo Tomas years ago
When we hit the grade we figured we could ease around him
Halfway up the hill he was leaving black marks on the road as he drifted through the turns
Quite a virtuoso performance
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I ride a moto most of the time and I never want a semi or bus behind me on the way DOWN the hill, any hill. Certainly not in Baja! Patience my
friends! Keeps you alive.
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DIWR17
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Came through Mexicali January 1st. Did not see another car after leaving San Felipe the next day until GN. Saw a couple of Guardia Nacional vehicles
around Constitution. 4 days in the car and 45 minutes to home in SJD, got pulled over on the Todos Santos bypass by the local Municipal Policia. I was
the slowest in a train of 6 vehicles but the Armada and the new Honda hanging off the back did the trick for them. Was too tired to argue and listen
to their BS about having to return to La Paz to pay a $4,000 peso ticket.
Hwy between SJD and San Lucas is being heavily monitored by these new Guardia Nacional guys.
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JC43
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The Pandas are no problem anymore. Watch out for the new Police-Force Guardia Nacional ... white cars !! No negos, no mordida possible w/ those
guys.
Don`t make any offer! They`ll get you cuffed.
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JC43
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Quote: Originally posted by DIWR17  | Came through Mexicali January 1st. Did not see another car after leaving San Felipe the next day until GN. Saw a couple of Guardia Nacional vehicles
around Constitution. 4 days in the car and 45 minutes to home in SJD, got pulled over on the Todos Santos bypass by the local Municipal Policia. I was
the slowest in a train of 6 vehicles but the Armada and the new Honda hanging off the back did the trick for them. Was too tired to argue and listen
to their BS about having to return to La Paz to pay a $4,000 peso ticket.
Hwy between SJD and San Lucas is being heavily monitored by these new Guardia Nacional guys. |
Question: US plate? Preferred target !
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DIWR17
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Florida tag but obscured by the Honda and the mountain bike hanging off the back. Targeted for sure. Nice things must have money.
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JC43
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| Quote: Originally posted by DIWR17 | | Florida tag but obscured by the Honda and the mountain bike hanging off the back. Targeted for sure. Nice things must have money.
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Police mostly is looking from the front what car is approaching.
Then they make their decision to stop or not.
Unfortunately the Mexicans - and not only the police - likes the US. Citizens for their money , and if they can get some the love is endless.
Otherwise the love is limited.
And Trump just made it worse! Not only w/ the border wall. But that does not say that one can live in MX or Baja and nobody will bother you. It´s
like always: It depends on the individual and how one behaves towards their hosts. I know from US Citizens, Canadians and Germans living in Baja for
centuries and feeling like at home.
And this board is the best evidence that Mexico, in particular Baja, is a good place to live. Baja depends on the tourists - and that pays!
(in Money even for the police :bounce
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JC43
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| Quote: Originally posted by DIWR17 | | Florida tag but obscured by the Honda and the mountain bike hanging off the back. Targeted for sure. Nice things must have money.
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@DIWR17
Are you driving a Tacoma? This happened on Monday, Januray 25th. On my way home from Mulege to Cabo San Lucas I passed a Pick-Up w/ camper
some miles north of the military checkpoint at Loreto. A Tacoma. In rear hanging a motorcycle. Couldn`t figure the make. But fully covering the
lic.plate. We then drove into the military checkpoint side by side because in front of me there was a 18wheeler making a lot of dust.
Was it you by any chance?
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David K
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An Armada is a Nissan product.
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mtgoat666
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"armada" is also the spanish word for "naval fleet." From latin "armare" or "to arm.
"armada" is a very silly name for an oversized station wagon, in my opinion.
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JC43
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 |
"armada" is also the spanish word for "naval fleet." From latin "armare" or "to arm.
"armada" is a very silly name for an oversized station wagon, in my opinion.
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When I was fighting to help Napoleon against Lord Nelson, we fought against Lord Nelsons armada!! (But that is a different story)
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