In cities and other built-up areas, static speed cameras are set up wherever drivers tend to speed or drive recklessly. Traffic light intersections are popular spots because this is where drivers speed up to jump red lights. Some even speed in order to get to the intersection before the light changes to red. Either way, the camera will get you! Manned radar speed control is very popular in residential areas and in the rural areas where riders enter or exit a town or speed-restricted area. If a traffic officer stop you for a speeding offense you will either have to pay a spot-fine or be taken to a police station to pay it there. This we want to avoid this at all costs. The best is to get your tour leader involved in the discussion so that we can try to resolve the matter amicably. We do encounter the odd police roadblock or traffic control stop. These are routine stops to check driving licences and the road worthiness of the motorcycles. Always have your passport and driving licence handy to show when asked. A friendly and polite “hello” and “thank you” go a long way.
