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Police in Ukraine is the worst I have encountered EVER around the world. They had fake breathalyzers that showed more than 4/00 blood-alcohol level on a totally sober fellow rider and they demanded 500 € from him. Just be very careful with those bastards.
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Originally Posted by Snakeboy
Police in Ukraine is the worst I have encountered EVER around the world. They had fake breathalyzers that showed more than 4/00 blood-alcohol level on a totally sober fellow rider and they demanded 500 € from him. Just be very careful with those bastards.
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+1 Be aware that the legal blood alcohol level in Ukraine is ZERO. And don't confuse the corrupt thieving police with the the ordinary citizens who are helpful and friendly to a degree seldom seen anymore.
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Thanks for the replies.
I've lived and travelled in quite a few countries that have "interesting" police tactics. Not sure if driving a 22 year old, foreign-registered car will help or hinder me in this respect. Maybe they will realise I am not a wealthy man!
Not a fan of driving at night in any country but will definitely try and avoid it in Ukraine.
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Is it easy to exchange money (Euros and/or Polish Zloty)? And are cash machines easy to find and/or advisable to use (just had my card hacked so a bit wary.....)
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Well, I have been a few times now in Ukraine and never had a problem with korrupt police.
Only with korrupt border officers
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never had a problem with korrupt police.
Only with korrupt border officers
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It was the other way around for us. Cops looking for "coffee money" with trumped up speeding infractions and friendly and uncommonly cheerful border officials.
Only once a border officer came to ask whether we had any gifts or cigarettes for him. He was just as friendly after we told him no.
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Well, I have been a few times now in Ukraine and never had a problem with korrupt police.
Only with korrupt border officers
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I have to update, never had problems with police in the north of Ukraine, but definitely in the south around the border to Romania.......
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Is it easy to exchange money (Euros and/or Polish Zloty)? And are cash machines easy to find and/or advisable to use (just had my card hacked so a bit wary.....)
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In most larger towns there are exchange booths open also in the evening and by night. Most of the time you'll easily spot the booths because they have displays hanging with red digits showing the current rate. During the day you can also exchange your money in regular bank offices, they give the same rate than the above mentioned booths.
In smaller towns, beware that there might be no exchange available after office hours. Last year I came to Khmelnytski after 6 PM - all exchange booths were closed.
If possible, take EUR or USD rather than Polish Zloty. Not that you would be stuck with PLN, rather that it's always easier with EUR and USD everywhere.
Using cash machines and paying with credit card is safe. When you withdraw cash from the ATM there's a small fee - as in most places around the world.
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