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Originally Posted by mollydog
Wow! Do you feel they are targeting foreigners? Or is everyone getting the same treatment?
As a traveler, did you present your US/UK/EU driving license to the cop? Or Nica ID?
Or a passport?
I always give them one the many expired California driver's licenses I have ... and carry with me in my "Dummy" wallet.
I also carry expired passports. These expired documents have never been spotted by locals.
It's good the cops are not taking bribes ... in the end ... better for all ... but not so good for the traveler in a rush.
Good luck ...! How's Nica these days besides the bogus traffic stuff?

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everyone. hardcore. equal opportunity. though it is generally worse for a foreigner since you have limited time to mess around with their antiquated and very ass-backwards system.
they may be corrupt but they aint stupid and they certainly know what foreign licenses are supposed to look like, especially in managua. i give them an older but unexpired license. however, my uncle who is a police commissioner has informed me that they have begun tracking scofflaws. get stopped with an outstanding unpaid ticket, jail.
i didn't say they aren't taking bribes as i'm sure they are. i just don't feel a coupla bucks is worth the risk anymore.
nica is more corrupt every minute. many of the good trails we used to ride are being paved. still a lot to explore. civil unrest in various areas is making it a bit more hair-raising, but it's not stopping me and my buddies from riding.
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