It is much more prevelant in tourist areas such as Cancun (especially
since it is so far south). I have seen on many a forum and driven by
many a vehicle with other than local plates that have been stopped. It
is not out of the ordinary to not be pulled over either. But it
certainly does happen.
Howard wrote:
> "Technobarbarian" wrote in message
> news:eje36k$29rg$1@news.ndhu.edu.tw...
> >
> > wrote in message
> > news:1163528961.808761.20100@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com...
> >
> > > Not to mention, with Mexican plates, you will most likely get harrassed
> > > a lot less!
> >
> > You know, that would have been my assumption too, but after driving
> many
> > thousands of miles in Mexico in vehicles that shout tourist--American
> plates
> > on motorhomes and clearly marked rental cars--I have yet to experience a
> > single harassment stop by the police or any other harassment. I've always
> > found that area of Mexico pleasant to drive in.
> >
> > TB
>
> Agreed. I too have driven an easy 100k miles in Mexico, in my Ford F150,
> frequently pulling a trailer, and on my motorcycles, all with California
> plates. But I've also driven vehicles owned by Mexican friends. While I have
> paid many a mordida over the years, there has never been one that I didn't
> earn. Additionally, I find my Mexican friends get harrassed more than the
> gringos, because they are more familiar with the system and are actually
> easier marks for the cops.
> In short, I've never felt I was picked on just because of my California
> plates or the fact that I am a gringo......Howard
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