corrupt cops south of Managua

[farmerdan]

A couple of my friends are riding to Argentina and they were stopped for “traffic violations 5 times just south of Managua Nicaragua. They were told that the cops watch for a single head light coming down the road because only gringos ride big bikes with lights on. When they see the single head light they get off their lazy arses and flag the bike down for a trumped up charge and a bribe. My buddies were told the put a switch on for their heads lights or cover them up to get past the cop before he can stand up… has anyone else heard of this?