You can drive your car around the lake area and Guadalajara without problems. If you are going to another city, just take a plane or a bus and avoid all this nonsense. First of all, it is much cheaper by avoiding the crazy high tolls, especially if you use your Inapam card by getting 50% discount on bus travel. The airline tickets are also very reasonable. Secondly, you can just relax knowing that they can' t swindle you when you are traveling on a bus.
that's good advice. We like to drive her car because then we can explore different areas that we cannot use in the bus system also we like to take our food along with us because Lori has some restrictions on what she can eat. But I am reconsidering your suggestion more and more.
Just got out of Mexico City for Day of the Dead. Back to Guadalajara now. So happy to be back. Mexico City was tough. They tried to scam us in the hotel we stayed in. But we don’t have much money anyway so there’s nothing we could give them. We only use credit cards when traveling abroad.
My advise is never pay a bribe, always ask for a ticket, if you are driving in Mexico install a dash cam. Yes, that is a hassle, but it is the right way to handle the situation. If you did do something wrong pay the ticket with the court. The problem comes when people on both sides try to get out of doing what is right. I have been stopped multiple times, multiple officers have asked for bribes I never give them. They have threatened to take the car but I still tell them I want the ticket. I am always polite but I insist on the correct process. Haven't gotten a ticket yet. I have had to apologize a few times when I was in the wrong. In those times too I asked for a ticket, luckily I was given a warning.
When you say older folks I know you're not talking about Lori and I. Just kidding. It doesn't matter what age we are if there are bullies in the world that take advantage and use their minimal power over us that's the sad part.
Hi Jerry, sorry you had this experience. I'll share one of mine: It was 1996, during a break from classes in Guadalajara I went with a roommate to Puerto Vallarta. We went to a beach outside the city. Cops came, maybe 6 or 7, said they were protecting my roomate's jeep, one asked for his video camera in exchange. He said "no" and instead offered an old T-shirt. Then the cops changed tactics, and said we were in a restricted area and we would have to pay up or follow them to the police station. It was all scare tactics, and in the end they couldn't get anything from us and just drove off. Your experience was in a different decade, but Mexican cops use the same intimidation tactics on foreigners they have been successfully using forever. My incident, and your experience aren't isolated either. Many of the foreign students I studied with were victims of Mexican cop shakedowns, and they do the same thing over and over because for them it is easy cash. Pretty scary if you are unprepared. Unfortunately running into corrupt cops is as Mexican as mariachi, tequila, and street tacos. Also, it's as easy as to call their bluff and they will eventually leave you unharmed and let you go with all your cash intact, but they know most foreigners will just pay up because fear is a huge motivator.
That’s terrible. I’m sorry that had to happen to you. Unfortunately Mexico is emerging country and so the law is very flexible especially if you’re in power.. thanks for your sharing, even though it was a very sad story thank you
Thank you for your kind words it's all part of travel we just look at it that way the good the bad and the ugly all part of the deal of travel. we are OK
Thanks for your honesty. So sad. 😢God bless be careful out there! Just returned from puerto vallarta with no issues.. but I've heard other places have those isuues.. ill just avoid them for now. 😢
Regardless of the many beautiful places to visit in Mexico I abstain of going there. I like to be in a safer place, although, where I live is not completely free of some insecurities especially robberies, but I’m staying right here in the safety of the city where I am now in USA.
Everybody has their own comfort song. Lori and I tend to push the envelope and choose to explore different countries we feel this keeps us young and living a life of passion.
The police is not the mafia or the cartel, there wanted for arrest, that is based on the individual and its up to you to pay or go to the police station and pay and if cought can loss there job so report it and pay the ticket, the reason the police will have you follow them to the police station is to pay the ticket becouse tourist are known for trashing the ticket, especially in border cities, you not going to jail so dont be bluffed, there not going to knock you over the head and steal your money, its not knowing and your own fears that play into this situation and remember you did not get stop for nothing, I dont know what the out of circulation ticket cost, be as a incentive, I would think to keep those cars off the read as port of the traffic congestion, you really dont even need a vehicle, there's all kinds of public transpiration in Mexico live in Mexico for 47 years an Anglo American, usually I'm able to talk my way out, I said talk not pay, I know how to deal with that situation, I very seldom get pull over and when I do I know I did something, many people do a rolling stop so depends how fast your rolling and can be stopped and giving a ticket want you have a feel for driving in Mexico its easy every one is looking out for the other driver, it can make you a professional driver its take al lease 25 years to really know Mexico (as an adult) your still green behind the ears
We came to your lovely wife’s talk about escaping the Khmer Rouge at the LCS. This is the exact reason we have decided not to have a car in Mexico. Tricycles and golf carts only for us. Besides, we can be in charge of our ground, transportation via taxi and bus and Uber for less than the price of owning a car. Besides, I’m close enough to Walmart to walk or drive golf cart.
It sounds like you have created a beautiful lifestyle for yourself less complicated and more fun. You're fine there's always a way to go the way to go.
I demand a written Ticket and then I get out of my car film them with my phone and my car's dash cam along with a picture of their vehicles. They get to talking even more and finally get into their vehicles and leave. Had to do this three times over a dozen years driving here in Mexico. Once near Nuevo Laredo, once in Guadalajara, and once near Zacatecas.
I don't think I'm brave enough to do that. It was about eight motorcycle policeman surrounding us in our vehicle and we definitely were intimidated. I didn't stop by when policeman in that case I would take your advice.
So tell it that to the 40 million of tourist per year visits México, so inocent believe, there is not country exempt of issues, my dad for example, when he was young in a tríp to Europe, had troubles with the police for nothing in Portugal, and robbery in north of Italy.
You can drive your car around the lake area and Guadalajara without problems. If you are going to another city, just take a plane or a bus and avoid all this nonsense. First of all, it is much cheaper by avoiding the crazy high tolls, especially if you use your Inapam card by getting 50% discount on bus travel. The airline tickets are also very reasonable. Secondly, you can just relax knowing that they can' t swindle you when you are traveling on a bus.
that's good advice. We like to drive her car because then we can explore different areas that we cannot use in the bus system also we like to take our food along with us because Lori has some restrictions on what she can eat. But I am reconsidering your suggestion more and more.
Just got out of Mexico City for Day of the Dead. Back to Guadalajara now. So happy to be back. Mexico City was tough. They tried to scam us in the hotel we stayed in. But we don’t have much money anyway so there’s nothing we could give them. We only use credit cards when traveling abroad.
My advise is never pay a bribe, always ask for a ticket, if you are driving in Mexico install a dash cam. Yes, that is a hassle, but it is the right way to handle the situation. If you did do something wrong pay the ticket with the court. The problem comes when people on both sides try to get out of doing what is right. I have been stopped multiple times, multiple officers have asked for bribes I never give them. They have threatened to take the car but I still tell them I want the ticket. I am always polite but I insist on the correct process. Haven't gotten a ticket yet. I have had to apologize a few times when I was in the wrong. In those times too I asked for a ticket, luckily I was given a warning.
This is the absolutely best way to handle the situation. The police don’t want to deal with giving you a ticket so they slowly back off.
Thank you for being a subscriber for over eight years now you are the greatest. Thank you for your comment so thoughtful of you
Predetors.... It pisses me off when older folks get taken advantage of. We love you guys and just remember, it all makes for great content! Stay safe
When you say older folks I know you're not talking about Lori and I. Just kidding. It doesn't matter what age we are if there are bullies in the world that take advantage and use their minimal power over us that's the sad part.
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Hi Jerry, sorry you had this experience. I'll share one of mine: It was 1996, during a break from classes in Guadalajara I went with a roommate to Puerto Vallarta. We went to a beach outside the city. Cops came, maybe 6 or 7, said they were protecting my roomate's jeep, one asked for his video camera in exchange. He said "no" and instead offered an old T-shirt. Then the cops changed tactics, and said we were in a restricted area and we would have to pay up or follow them to the police station. It was all scare tactics, and in the end they couldn't get anything from us and just drove off. Your experience was in a different decade, but Mexican cops use the same intimidation tactics on foreigners they have been successfully using forever. My incident, and your experience aren't isolated either. Many of the foreign students I studied with were victims of Mexican cop shakedowns, and they do the same thing over and over because for them it is easy cash. Pretty scary if you are unprepared. Unfortunately running into corrupt cops is as Mexican as mariachi, tequila, and street tacos. Also, it's as easy as to call their bluff and they will eventually leave you unharmed and let you go with all your cash intact, but they know most foreigners will just pay up because fear is a huge motivator.
That’s terrible. I’m sorry that had to happen to you. Unfortunately Mexico is emerging country and so the law is very flexible especially if you’re in power.. thanks for your sharing, even though it was a very sad story thank you
so sorry to hear you had to go through that especially when you’re on spring break and want to relax
Definitely don’t hide the negatives. People need to know.
Wow, that happened with Mexican Plates, imagine if you had foreign plates. Thanks for sharing...
I’m sorry that happened to you
I am really sorry about what you are going through. I wish that you would have taped a little of it.
Thank you for your kind words it's all part of travel we just look at it that way the good the bad and the ugly all part of the deal of travel. we are OK
Thanks for your honesty. So sad. 😢God bless be careful out there! Just returned from puerto vallarta with no issues.. but I've heard other places have those isuues.. ill just avoid them for now. 😢
This type of street robbery by police seems like it's growing throughout Mexico.
Are your plates from the USA or do you have a Mexican plated car?
Mexican plated
ok gracias, sorry this happened to you guys.
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I think that it was because they were elderly foreigners. Once again, so sorry. There are bad folks everywhere.
Sorry to hear you guys were treated so poorly especially you two being such great advocates for mexico.glad you werent physically harmed.take care
Thank you for your comment. You for being a subscriber for over five years now.
Regardless of the many beautiful places to visit in Mexico I abstain of going there. I like to be in a safer place, although, where I live is not completely free of some insecurities especially robberies, but I’m staying right here in the safety of the city where I am now in USA.
Everybody has their own comfort song. Lori and I tend to push the envelope and choose to explore different countries we feel this keeps us young and living a life of passion.
I agree, Mexico is not at all safe!!!!!!!!!!
The police is not the mafia or the cartel, there wanted for arrest, that is based on the individual and its up to you to pay or go to the police station and pay and if cought can loss there job so report it and pay the ticket, the reason the police will have you follow them to the police station is to pay the ticket becouse tourist are known for trashing the ticket, especially in border cities, you not going to jail so dont be bluffed, there not going to knock you over the head and steal your money, its not knowing and your own fears that play into this situation and remember you did not get stop for nothing, I dont know what the out of circulation ticket cost, be as a incentive, I would think to keep those cars off the read as port of the traffic congestion, you really dont even need a vehicle, there's all kinds of public transpiration in Mexico live in Mexico for 47 years an Anglo American, usually I'm able to talk my way out, I said talk not pay, I know how to deal with that situation, I very seldom get pull over and when I do I know I did something, many people do a rolling stop so depends how fast your rolling and can be stopped and giving a ticket want you have a feel for driving in Mexico its easy every one is looking out for the other driver, it can make you a professional driver its take al lease 25 years to really know Mexico (as an adult) your still green behind the ears
they seen your nice car and became a target
Yeah our 2012 Honda CRV also rich.
We came to your lovely wife’s talk about escaping the Khmer Rouge at the LCS. This is the exact reason we have decided not to have a car in Mexico. Tricycles and golf carts only for us. Besides, we can be in charge of our ground, transportation via taxi and bus and Uber for less than the price of owning a car. Besides, I’m close enough to Walmart to walk or drive golf cart.
It sounds like you have created a beautiful lifestyle for yourself less complicated and more fun. You're fine there's always a way to go the way to go.
I demand a written Ticket and then I get out of my car film them with my phone and my car's dash cam along with a picture of their vehicles. They get to talking even more and finally get into their vehicles and leave. Had to do this three times over a dozen years driving here in Mexico.
Once near Nuevo Laredo, once in Guadalajara, and once near Zacatecas.
I don't think I'm brave enough to do that. It was about eight motorcycle policeman surrounding us in our vehicle and we definitely were intimidated. I didn't stop by when policeman in that case I would take your advice.
@JerryBrownTravels you absolutely did the right thing give m the money get out of there.refusing to pay could have got real ugly.
no issues in Thailand, avoid mexico I say
So tell it that to the 40 million of tourist per year visits México, so inocent believe, there is not country exempt of issues, my dad for example, when he was young in a tríp to Europe, had troubles with the police for nothing in Portugal, and robbery in north of Italy.
Thank You for making the comment. Lori and I appreciate that very much.
You must never have driven a motorbike around Chiang Mai. Police checkpoints everywhere, and yes, the cops are crooked.
Thailand now has a growing crime problem in many areas. It's all over.