Talk:Dangers And Annoyances

The best way i know to not have to bribe corrupt police officers is to have "driving clothes" Everytime you are going to travel through sketchy or high risk areas, put on a priest or nun outfit........IT may sound funny......but in Latin America you would have to be a real big asshole to solicit a bribe from a priest.

--Seth Allan Ames 20:55, 14 April 2009 (CDT)

I have been living and driving around Latin America - started in Colombia 2 years ago headed for Argentina - for some time now and I have a much more hippy-type profiling for ploicemen and a method to avoid the naughty scams. Policemen, basically have two modes;mode one is agressive policamn - this is the one to evade rapidly and the second is nice Mr Helpful Policeman which is the guy you want to talk to. I used to hate being pulled over all the time and having to "blag" some story out and chew the fat with the babylon for 10 minutes befrore going on my way. But I found a way of avoiding even the 10 minute bullshit chat. ASK the policeman for help - either directions to get to a small town nearby (nothing too taxing!) or gas station or house where there is an illegal stash of gasolina! Works every time - without failure. It also helps if you have a good sense of humour and speak spanish...good luck!

--AfricanKillerBee 11:59, 9 December 2009 (CST)