What a clusterf*ck.
- When pulled over in Mexico, ask what the fine is
- When given the number, barter down (or they think they've aimed low, and try for more by searching &/or arresting you), then tip half of what you "saved" back "in appreciation, Señor, for you assistance." Which is his cut above and beyond the split from the "fine".
Every highschool student crossing the border to go drink at Señor Frogs in TJ knows this drill.
I'm also sure there's some NCO doing the
"I am not legally allowed to tell you how to bribe a Mexican Police Officer. And I know I don't need to because no one on this base would be stupid enough to get caught exceeding their miles. I cannot tell you to be very respectful, or ask what the ticket or fine is and to never argue that you've done nothing wrong. I most certainly cannot tell you that if your broke ass gets caught, you'd better have your buddies or your mama wiring cash to get you back before formation because a Mexican jail is going to be f*cking club med compared to what you come back to... "
Speech to all new arrivals from Coronado to Biloxi.