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Re: Cancun Police Harassment (by Tony E.):
I've been going to the Yucatan area for 30 years and always rent a car. I got pulled over for the first time 2 weeks ago. I actually was going a little too fast on Highway 307 between Playa and Cancun. The police officer and his partner were very polite. He explained about the issues they have with tourists as well as locals driving too fast and many times after having a few too many. He was going to give me a ticket but after telling him that we really appreciate and respect the work he does, he let me go with a warning just to be careful and dont drive after drinking because that is very serious. I have never been shaken down and as far as cabs, they try to rip you off everywhere around the world. Always better to agree on a fare if there is no set price or meter.