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Coming south through Peru on the PanAm about 4-5 weeks ago, I had no bad experiences with the police. From memory, I was only stopped twice in the whole country, if that! Just checked my passport and let me go on.
Insurance? I can't remember even having insurance, let alone being asked for it by Police!:confused1:
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I've been in Peru for over a year in total & ridden to most places - never had any hassles from the police and very rarely stopped.
I have a loud bike, disregard their stupidly low speed limits and ride like a local - things that would get me arrested & locked up back home. I like it here :-)
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I've been driving through Peru for the past three months, and though I'm stopped plenty, haven't had any problems, just asked for my papers and that's it. Much easier I thought, than Colombia, where I didn't pay bribes either, but had constant problems with the military... Only was asked once for a bribe and that was Honduras. After 45 minutes of back and forth, I was on my way, no bribes paid.
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Bribes breed corruption
I have to agree with the others
Bribes breed corruption. I will sit all damn day and refuse to Pay.
NO way would any Copper who was bent get a penny out of me.
On the other hand, If I have broken the law ( parking/ speeding etc) and I cant talk my way out of it, (I wont bribe, let em work for their money like I had to ) If Im gonna get a written or printed ticket with a Reciept, fair Do's...... I will pay the fine......Begrudgingly like, but I will pay.
You just gotta have the 'Cojones' to tough it out and make em sweat..... They are after 'easy' cash, they Do Not want fuss, they don't want to give a receipt and they don't want you to take their picture either!
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Thanks for the posts, it certainly does seem like there´s an increase in police harrassment.
I totally agree re recording where these incidents occur, and trying to do something with it, unfortunately ceverza killed those cells that night.
However, when I get stopped I will note down the names, numbers, registrations & location, including any "ínfringement". And whilst I´m keen on wealth redistribution, reducing 3rd world debt and fair trade for all, this doesnt include giving presents to coppers´... Liverpool is not known for it´s friendly coppers either !
so will do my best 
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