Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > South America
Peru : Lots more hassle from Police ? Peru : Lots more hassle from Police ?
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
South America Topics specific to South America only.
Photo by Marc Gibaud, Clouds on Tres Cerros and Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia

25 years of HU Events


Destination ANYWHERE...
Adventure EVERYWHERE!




Photo by Marc Gibaud,
Clouds on Tres Cerros and
Mount Fitzroy, Argentinian Patagonia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 14 Mar 2008
PJ PJ is offline
Gold Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dublin Ireland
Posts: 42
Wow this post is seriously off putting for someone currently planning their first trip through Central America. People stopped 10 or 11 times in Peru, Cops planting drugs on you in Mexico and having to drive to embassies to regain your license in Nicaragua or pay heavy fines/bribes? To be honest this isn't the type of thing I think would make me look back and laugh. I've been to Colombia, Venezuela and Cuba all without a bike and any hassle but that's not the same fun as being on two wheels at all. Pretty anxious now.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 14 Mar 2008
Mr. Ron's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vancouver, BC, for now...
Posts: 792
Quote:
Originally Posted by PJ View Post
Wow this post is seriously off putting for someone currently planning their first trip through Central America. People stopped 10 or 11 times in Peru, Cops planting drugs on you in Mexico and having to drive to embassies to regain your license in Nicaragua or pay heavy fines/bribes? To be honest this isn't the type of thing I think would make me look back and laugh. I've been to Colombia, Venezuela and Cuba all without a bike and any hassle but that's not the same fun as being on two wheels at all. Pretty anxious now.
Don't let these experiences throw you off your game, just play along and all will be well! It's all part of the adventure! Good tip... pack a few fake drivers licences! The cops always give you the option of paying now, or picking up your licence in the next capital. I refuse to pay and say i'll pick it up later, they usually give up and give it back. Just learn how to play the game and have fun with it, it's just part of the experience, and trust me, you'll get good at it after a while!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 14 Mar 2008
DarrenM's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Coventry
Posts: 126
On the Smellybiker site there was a form you could download which looked official explaining it was intended to prevent corruption. The officer had to include his details along with details of the infraction. The idea then being you would hand it in to the embassy.
I cant find the form Smellybiker's Wanderlust Worldmap • Index page but if someone created something similiar it may be useful especially if we hand it in to the relevant authorities.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 15 Mar 2008
Smellybiker's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Missing, presumed fed
Posts: 295
Its at http://www.smellybiker.com/arg_cops.doc but I think a few better versions exist.

The 'relevant authorities' are usually on the take so dont expect things like that to work in S.America - much more fun to have copies of documents, an empty wallet and see how much of their time you can waste before they let you go.


Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenM View Post
On the Smellybiker site there was a form you could download which looked official explaining it was intended to prevent corruption. The officer had to include his details along with details of the infraction. The idea then being you would hand it in to the embassy.
I cant find the form Smellybiker's Wanderlust Worldmap • Index page but if someone created something similiar it may be useful especially if we hand it in to the relevant authorities.
__________________
Missing, presumed fed.
https://youtube.com/@ChileBob
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 18 Mar 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: boulder,co
Posts: 116
I just finished Peru. Despite the rioting mobs, overall I had a pretty good time. Peruvians are overall really nice people. I had a restaurant owner on a "Chinese Harley" drop what he was doing and lead me out of Arequipa this morning. Many rural Peruvians were fascinated to meet a foreigner and were extremely friendly.

Thanks to this thread I was ready for the crooked cops outside of Lima.

I was flagged down and the cop immediately demanded $130 for some mysterious reason. Then he threatened to cuff me. I flagged down another police car and asked to be taken in to the station to speak with the Commandante. The guy backed down real fast. By the end of the confrontation I was lecturing him on honorable conduct and the pernicious effects of corruption and he was begging me not to tell his boss what he'd done.

Riding high for the rest of the week on that one.

So for all of Peru I had 2 crooked cops and hundreds of friendly cops and people.

I did find Peru's poverty very disturbing. The worst I've seen in all of the Americas. Some of the stuff you can see and smell in the shanties is haunting.

Overall the good outweighs the bad in Peru.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12 Apr 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 30
I am from India. Cops make living out of locals' bribe and it is everyday event. You can see that on every state or road in India. Normal bribe is between Rs50 ( US$1.25) to Rs200 ( US$ 5).But I never seen a cop demanding bribe from a foreigner in India. Ok, I am coming back to Peru now. I will be riding in Peru in May 2008 and my Spanish is sooooooo Poor. I don't know How am I going to manage? Is it all over Peru or only near Lima? I will riding south to north on Panamerican. Is there any effective detour should I consider?

I had very bad experience in Peruvian Embassy in New Delhi when I went for my Visa. Only because of Machu Pichhu I tolerate all ill treatments of embassy staffs. I am going to write to Peruvian Foreign Ministry about that after my trip.

Nelson
Last edited by nsk11; 12 Apr 2008 at 14:34.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Police Troubles in Argentina javkap South America 40 20 Mar 2012 21:11
Collating Emergency Info for Each Country Dakota Travellers' Advisories, Safety and Security on the Road 13 23 Jun 2007 21:22
Taouz - lot's of Hassle? qwer1234 North Africa 12 19 Feb 2007 20:26
Police Troubles in Argentina javkap Travellers' Advisories, Safety and Security on the Road 0 14 Nov 2004 07:25

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
Ecuador June 13-15
Bulgaria Mini: June 27-29
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Aug 14-17
Romania: Aug 22-24
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes.
(ONLY US RESIDENTS and currently has a limit of 60 days.)

Ripcord Evacuation Insurance is available for ALL nationalities.


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Every book a diary
Every chapter a day
Every day a journey
Refreshingly honest and compelling tales: the hights and lows of a life on the road. Solo, unsupported, budget journeys of discovery.
Authentic, engaging and evocative travel memoirs, overland, around the world and through life.
All 8 books available from the author or as eBooks and audio books



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:15.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top