The safest way to travel in Mexico is by Toll Roads or “COUTA” When traveling on the Toll Roads in Mexico you will need to pay a fee. These fees go to maintaining road conditions, emergency services, garbage removal etc. The Mexico Toll Roads are government funded by Federal taxes. The Toll charges are based on how many axles you motor vehicle has. Most cars and motorcycles Tolls charges are usually under $3 per Toll. The tolls can be paid in U.S. currency as well as Mexican currency.
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When driving on the toll roads make sure you keep your toll road ticket. This ticket will provide you with free roadside assistance if your car breaks down. If your car breaks down while on the toll road pull over and lift your hood. To help motorists on major highways, the Mexican Tourism Ministry operates a fleet of more than 275 pickup trucks, known as the Angeles Verdes, or Green Angels. The green Angels are similar to the AAA in the U.S. The Green Angels are a government paid bilingual crew that patrol the toll roads throughout Mexico every day in green trucks, carrying tools and spare parts, looking for motorists in trouble. There services are free, unless you need parts or Gas.
Military and law enforcement checkpoints aimed at detecting narcotics, alien smuggling, and firearms traffic are located at various places throughout Mexico. When driving in Mexico you may encounter a Military Checkpoint. The Checkpoints in Mexico are roadblocks with shaded canopies, tents, a observation station and banks of sandbags. If you are asked to pull over the first thing to remember is to remain calm. These are the Federalistas whose job is to prevent the dissemination of drugs, arms and ammunition.. Your vehicle is required to stop at this checkpoint and you will be questioned. They'll want to know where you are from and where you are going. You may be asked to open the trunk, glovebox, suitcases, etc. The search is usually takes less than a minute then you are on your way.
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Mexico Toll Roads