Local Policia in El Matorral - WARNING

[Ivemovedon]

Its the way they drive. If someone did it in the UK i'd feel the same. Over there it is just as dangerous but doesn't seem quite so personal.

[decho]

I would like to think that police in the UK would be a little bit more understanding with tourists who maybe make a genuine mistake(perhaps driving on the wrong side of the road?).
I remember once getting stopped in Colorado, USA for speeding(I wasn't driving BTW!) - it was quite intimidating when he unidid the holster of his gun, but when he realised that we were tourists, he explained to us the errors of our way and let us of with a warning. Result....we are now much more careful and maintain our respect for the police over there.

[Paddster]

I would like to think that police in the UK would be a little bit more understanding with tourists who maybe make a genuine mistake(perhaps driving on the wrong side of the road?).
I remember once getting stopped in Colorado, USA for speeding(I wasn't driving BTW!) - it was quite intimidating when he unidid the holster of his gun, but when he realised that we were tourists, he explained to us the errors of our way and let us of with a warning. Result....we are now much more careful and maintain our respect for the police over there.

But they won't - they think they're God over there and tourists are an easy target cause they've got fekk all else to do all day.....

[Ivemovedon]

now thats my kinda talk paddster.

No one disputes the police have to uphold the law. Its just how they go about it thats the problem. Arrogant behaviour and coming down hard on innocent mistakes by tourists by imposing stupidly high fines for minor offences doesn't do the islands reputation any favours.

Been trying to convince some on here for ages. I think i failed.

[Paddster]

now thats my kinda talk paddster.

No one disputes the police have to uphold the law. Its just how they go about it thats the problem. Arrogant behaviour and coming down hard on innocent mistakes by tourists by imposing stupidly high fines for minor offences doesn't do the islands reputation any favours.

Been trying to convince some on here for ages. I think i failed.

Yep stedge but people will have their own opinions and refuse to accept the glaringly obvious sometimes - i won't bother driving over there cause i'm not giving them awkward shifty shhitts any of my money...

[Ivemovedon]

agree mate its better spent in some of those wonderful drinking establishments in caleta 

[Paddster]

agree mate its better spent in some of those wonderful drinking establishments in caleta 

And there's a good few of 'em

[PHo]

Anti-tailgater strategy that often works - just tap the brake pedal, enough to turn on the brake lights but not slow the car.  Gives them a heart attack, and works especially well with motorcycles.

[Deso]

Better still, just gradually slow down, especially where they cannot overtake you, that really p's them off. 

[tmacl]

yep a big one.

The tailgaters who drive 2 feet away from your rear bumper to try and get you to move faster.

Doesn't matter how fast or slow you drive they just drive that distance behind you.  Never bother overtaking you they just sit there waiting to impact your rear end.  No doubt another offence in Fuerty!!

[woe10]

Single White Line outside Inpescasa El Matorral, with inviting parking space outside
DON'T CROSS IT

[decho]

They've been using all the money collected in fines to repaint the lines! Yippee!

[Spike On Q]

We went to Ajuy on Monday for the Remembrance Day meeting - we parked in the baranco [dry river bed] and when we got back to the car had a ticket!!

NO white lines
NO signs

Copper just shrugged his shoulders

The Acalde and Chief of Police at Pajara have heard from me!!!

[woe10]

Killer driver freed because he's French:
Motorist on wrong side of the road forgot he was in Britain, say judges

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2508121/French-driver-freed-fatal-car-accident-forgot-Britain.html