There are few traffic cops in the city, and when you see them their lights are always flashing. I have yet to see someone pulled over to get a ticket. I guess that makes sense because there is no room to pull over. The shoulder of the road is another lane. Instead traffic violations are mailed to your home. If your car is spotted in a crime, (no matter who is driving), you will receive the ticket, and the tickets are very costly. Get enough tickets, you lose your license. But if you're wealthy you need not worry. Just pay double the fine and the points go away. Kind of like traffic school in the States. But there's no limit.
Violations do not count against your insurance though. I don't know what makes your insurance go up. Your insurance pays for your car if you're in an accident. If you don't have insurance, your car doesn't get fixed. Takes away the need for uninsured motorist. I believe there is a hefty penalty for not having insurance.
I haven't received a ticket in the mail yet. Beck's beginning to drive so I expect some soon. When a speed limit is posted, it is usually slower than in the States. If there are no cops visible to scare her into submission, I don't know what will happen. It's a good thing there are no rules here.
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Sounds as if you are a little worried that "Beck's beginning to drive" and then you will expect some tickets. I guess if they don't pull you over you cannot "cry" your way out of it! Good luck, Rebecca! Cuidado!
Fun to find you guys in Brazil. Last I recall, I read online in the Recorder that you were leaving the hospital to do missions. I would love to hear more about it!
tamm [martinez]
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