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MrLasVegas
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Californication wrote:
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I have never had a problem in CR.

YET :lol: :lol: :lol:

Everyone and i mean everyone gets gypsy phucked one way or another sooner or later. If you havent you just havent been there that much.




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Looking forward to it. I got 2 Tijuana cops to admit they were wrong. Let's see what I can get out of these ticos.
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you must carry your passport info update at all times.
thats first of all
second of all you are the one who offered them the money
get your facts straight dumbass
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HEY NEWBEE Mss02a, There is absolutely NO REASON to call a highly respected long time member of this board, NOR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER, a dumbass. In doing so you are only showing your own ignorance. Grow up and think about what you would have done in the same situation. An no, we do not have to carry our passports, only a copy per a previous agreement. And even if he did offer the money, they DID break the law by accepting it.

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Keep your eyes on this class act, I'm sure he'll be providing tons of useful information and knowledge. :roll:
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you must carry your passport info update at all times.
thats first of all
second of all you are the one who offered them the money
get your facts straight dumbass


STFU!
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HEY NEWBEE Mss02a, There is absolutely NO REASON to call a highly respected long time member of this board, NOR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER, a dumbass. In doing so you are only showing your own ignorance. Grow up
BB 57 is right. There isn't any reason for lashing out insults like that!
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Back to the topic, I just returned from SJ Wednesday & I noticed many more police patrolling downtown during the day. I didn't wonder around much after dark so I can't comment on any increase in police presence during the night. I think that the initiative to stop the robbing of tourists is becomming visible. Whether it has any effect, only time will tell. Especially if the civilian thieves are replaced by those in uniform! :evil:

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A couple of years ago, I decided that I wanted to get a Costa Rica Drivers License. It took an entire afternoon doing so, but it has been well worth it. I have been stopped once for speeding ( yup, I was rici-ticken pretty good) and twice more in roadblocks. I admit that I paid 5 mil propina for the speeding, but in all 3 cases, presenting a CR DL seemed to work in my favor. Even though I am not a resident, it gives them less desire to shake you down.

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Gringo Malo:

May I ask what are the requirements to obtain a CR Drivers License?
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May I ask what are the requirements to obtain a CR Drivers License?


if you have a valid drivers license issued by any state and your entry in Costa Rica was less then 90 days ago the procedure is very simple.

You go to the CONSEVI facility in La Uraca. Get a perfunctory medical exam from a Dr. in the area. Present your medical exam, valid state DL, passport, pay the fee at the license office and you will be issued a CR drivers license valid for 2 years.

As long as you are within the 90 day window there is no written or practical test required.

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I have never had a problem in CR. Having lived in Tijuana, Mexico I have been stopped 130 times in 6 months by the Tijuana police.And about 65 times by the police in Jakarta, Indonesia. My game plan is the same anywhere I go. I am polite and respectful. I will not allow them to handle my money.I keep the money stored someplace away from my wallet for security reasons.They want to search me the money goes in my hand first. I will not enter an unlit area with them. They will search in the lit area or take me to the judge.Period.I will never give them a dime.Ever.I only pay the courts. And yes, I would love to go to the judge.I will even start walking to the back of the patrol car.After this show they realize you are not a pushover and will let you off with a warning regarding something you did not do anyway. A little face saver for them. Do as the locals do. Be fair but firm.These ratero types are not like US cops. Do not treat them the same. And send a report to the tourism bureau. If there is an internal affairs department of the police, stop by. File a report and get a business card. Show them that on your next interaction and you are home free.


Read the above twice and memorize. Being a TJ vet also, it is very common to pay a “Chica TAX” in TJ. As the US economy gets worse it trickles down to CR. I’m very surprise that is not more pervasive that what it is. Since we are all in country, we will be willing to put out easier.

I hope this does not turn in into a paid or not-paid discussion but like pu*sy, you will pay that tax anyway, money or time. When I go to TJ, I carry an extra twenty on my pocket just for that same situation. The only think to add above is a matter of time versus money. Pay the tax or take the bluff and ask to go to the station. I normally take the bet in which I have some control, pay the tax. The other two are a crap shoot. Your decision, your risk.

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Irish Drifter:

Thanks for the detailed info!
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Theres another license bureau downtown, with a doc in the box jist across the street,bring a "speaker" :) glasses and a reasonable B\P :)


The office on A 18, C 9 was closed last year and the function moved to La Uraca.

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I look at the police as a dual edged sword.

On one side, you can do just about anything and only ever have to pay a small fine when you (occasionally) get caught.

On the other, you sometimes have to pay a small fine when you were doing nothing wrong.

I will take it the way things are, unless things get really bad.
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I will take it the way things are, unless things get really bad.


Of course you will, driving Megan around in that taxi fleecing Gringos of their hard earned dollars.. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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