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In Cancún, car rental agencies often provide an infraction card (or "carta de infracción") to renters. This card is meant to help tourists deal with potential traffic stops by local police. Here’s what you need to know: How Infraction Cards Work Some rental companies give you a printed card stating that all traffic fines must be paid directly at the Transit Office (not to officers on the street). The card may include contact information for the rental agency and instructions on what to do if you're stopped. Some agencies claim that showing this card to police can deter requests for bribes (mordidas), as it signals that you know the correct process. What to Do if Stopped Stay calm & polite – Cancún police sometimes stop tourists for minor infractions, hoping for on-the-spot payments. Show the infraction card (if provided) and insist that you will pay at the Transit Office if a fine is issued. Request a written ticket – If the officer insists, ask for...
