Tingting Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Hubby and I were going down the libramiento (carretera - Wally's World) when a traffic vehicle pulled out, turned around and followed us. He had us pull over close to the power station. When he approached on hubby's side (driver), he immediately identified himself as Alberto Soto (hope I got that right) and that it was a check of the stickers. We were pulling out papers, ready to show that all was well, when he reaffirmed that it was just a check of the stickers. He also made sure we were both wearing our seat belts (we were) and then sent us on our way. It was quick, painless, professional, and very fast--less than a minute. What a great change we've seen in our decade plus of living here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 I guess you are talking about the emission sticker that you have to get yearly. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I think both emission and registration. My main point was just that it was such a refreshing change after the years of ...well, you know. While it's never pleasant being pulled over, it's a lot less painful when it's handled professionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I have to wonder why this guy went to all this trouble to pick you out, do a u turn and all the rest just to check your stickers personally. You know that it has been reported less than half of the Tapatios bother with emission inspections. Normally sticker checking is done in an organized way with a check point. I'm just glad you didn't get the shakedown over some made up violation but you probably would have had your stickers and papers not been in perfect order as is the usual with the expat population, at least the experienced ones. Although this strikes me as a fishing expedition perhaps they have become more circumspect about trying to shake people down with fake violations. That's good news but don't let your guard down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 The only positive thing I can say about the transitos is that they don't sweat much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 38 minutes ago, Mainecoons said: I have to wonder why this guy went to all this trouble to pick you out, do a u turn and all the rest just to check your stickers personally. You know that it has been reported less than half of the Tapatios bother with emission inspections. Normally sticker checking is done in an organized way with a check point. I'm just glad you didn't get the shakedown over some made up violation but you probably would have had your stickers and papers not been in perfect order as is the usual with the expat population, at least the experienced ones. Although this strikes me as a fishing expedition perhaps they have become more circumspect about trying to shake people down with fake violations. That's good news but don't let your guard down. Absolutely good points and it's one of the reasons why we make sure everything is in order. Still, I was surprised at just how professional the cop was. We've been shaken down in the past (many years ago), so I'd like to think it's a positive sign of real changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Tingting said: Absolutely good points and it's one of the reasons why we make sure everything is in order. Still, I was surprised at just how professional the cop was. We've been shaken down in the past (many years ago), so I'd like to think it's a positive sign of real changes. Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkWebles Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 You get pulled over without cause, and this a good thing? Like lambs to slaughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, MarkWebles said: You get pulled over without cause, and this a good thing? Like lambs to slaughter. The guy said it was a sticker check. I accept that. I've been pulled over for a lot less in the US (not always deserved). My whole point was the professionalism by the cop. Nothing more, nothing less. We didn't react and get ugly and accuse him of trying to take a bribe. It was a quick check and it was over. You show me a country that doesn't do random traffic stops and I'll show you Utopia. Had we done something wrong, we would have politely asked for the ticket. Maybe you're on the way to the slaughter, but not us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 2 hours ago, MarkWebles said: You get pulled over without cause, and this a good thing? Like lambs to slaughter. No the good thing is it wasn't followed by what used to be the usual made up violation and shakedown. Believe me Mark in the old days this guy would have for certain tried to extort money from Tingting. I think it likely he was fishing but now they know better than to fabricate and then extort automatically like they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrbower Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I've only had a couple of traffic stops (for legit reasons) and was treated nicely on both occasions. Was not asked for bribe and I didn't offer one. Didn't get a ticket either. If I ever do get a ticket, I will pay it since I'm sure I have broken so many traffic laws by now that I'd feel like it was finally my karma to get a ticket. Back in 1972, I did bribe two Federales to avoid being deported. That cost me sixteen dollars, two beers, and is another story... Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 The funny part is they could make a ton of money on legitimate traffic stops in this country. For the most part it seems things like stop signs, traffic lights, speed limits, etc. are viewed as "suggestions." I'm in the same boat as Alan here. "He who is without sin...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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