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39. Foreign guests, who plan to stay in local hotels, are strongly recommended to choose a hotel with the on-site parking. Even if the parking space will cost a substantial sum, it will be guaranteed that the car will be safe at night.
40. In addition to cars and two-wheeled vehicles, there are also pedicabs and rickshaws on local roads. These types of vehicles cannot be referred to as speedy ones, so they often become the reasons for traffic congestions.
41. Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Palenque are considered the most dangerous cities in terms of road accidents. Local drivers break traffic rules more often in these cities, and there are serious car accidents every day. Moreover, there is an incredible number of robbers and thieves on local roads, so one should always be very careful.
42. Relatively safe roads start from Merida, but that does not mean that drivers can relax and neglect even elementary precautions. This territory is rather popular with tourists, so there are a lot of foreign visitors on the roads. Consequently, traffic is rather calm there.
43. Many large roads and highways are equipped with radars, by means of which the police controls the speed limit. The presence of radars on the road is always accompanied by special radar road signs.
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If you need a car with an automatic transmission, it is recommended to book it in advance. Cars with automatic transmissions are often sparse in Mexico, so the rental confirmation may take a longer period.
When selecting a specific model for traveling throughout Mexico, we recommend to take into consideration some practical apects. If you are going to drive mostly in the cities, then a car of a small size is preferable, while for long distance trips (and trips in the mountains) we recommend to choose a larger and more powerful car.
Prior your car retrun, please clean the salon from a garbage, and do not forget to take away all your belongings from the passenger compartment.
At the car return time, please ask the officer to make a visual inspection of the vehicle for defects and to sign the acceptance report. Keep the invoice and the acceptance report for next few months.
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45. In many cities police officers take bribes, and inexperienced motorists from other countries remain their main target. Police officers often deliberately exaggerate the amount of fines, relying on the ignorance of tourists. Such accidents are the most widespread in Acapulco.
46. If you see a police car riding behind you with flashing lights turned on, it should be considered as a demand to stop. Drivers should also keep in mind that stopping at the first convenient place is prohibited. An officer can issue an additional fine for that. It is better to get to the nearest bus draw-in and stop there.
47. Motorists should always have a sufficient amount of paper money and coins of small denominations as this way it will be easier to pay for parking and at petrol stations. When making a payment, be very careful and do not forget to ask a service worker to count money in your presence.
48. In most cases, police officers offer to pay the fine right “on the spot”. If a driver is sure that he did not break any rules, it is necessary to insist that the payment is to be made through the bank. There is a chance that in this case the policeman will either reduce the amount of the fine or let the driver go, making only a warning.
49. In no case should policemen be treated in a rude manner. Do not threaten the police or raise your voice. As confirmed by experienced motorists, in Mexico a friendly chat and a kind smile are the main guarantee of successful communication with the law.
50. Driving in a drunken state is a serious violation. The maximum permissible level of alcohol in blood is 0.8 ppm. The violation of this rule will result in a large fine and suspension of the driving license. The refusal to take the breath test will result in the same punishment.
51. There are many women in the traffic police. Male drivers should be especially careful when communicating with them. Any attempt to speak about things not related to the main topic will be regarded as harassment, and the amount of fine can be increased in many times.
53. There may be road signs with slogans that have nothing to do with traffic regulations along some roads. Among them, there are also quite original slogans. For example, «viva no beba» signs – the phrase can be literally translated as “live, do not drink”.
54. Rockfalls are a serious problem for drivers in the mountain region. They can literally happen at any time and can block a part of a road during just several minutes.
55. Native residents of suburban areas are not distinguished by discipline. They often park cars on the sides of already narrow mountain roads. As a result, drivers, moving in different directions, have only one lane left. Of course, this inevitably leads to severe traffic jams.
56. Spontaneous rallies are very frequent in small towns. They often appear for a variety of reasons. Congested roads are an integral part of such events. Quite often, locals allow motorists to go only for an additional fee. This peculiarity should be taken with understanding. It is not recommended to argue with the citizens. The “toll” is usually no more than 3 - 4 USD. It is also possible to wait until the end of the meeting, but it can continue until late at night.
57. Baja road has the right to be called the most beautiful highway in the country. It runs through the piedmont region and is laid in a beautiful canyon. There are gorgeous mountains on one side of the road, and the other side is located close to a steep cliff. Given that the road is rather narrow, it is recommended to drive very carefully.
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