Speaking of drinks on the beach. The gendarmes are (back?) to roadside breathalyzer tests. Same spot leaving Orient at intersection with road to LeGalleon. Checked around 5 pm.
Latest storyline on the stops relayed to me via a local friend is that they now charge a fine on the spot, 100euro or $$ equivalent, if one surpasses the .05 and then let you on your merry the way <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
I, of course after a rousing round of volleyball w/AZRANGER had no problem.
The change from hauling any offender off to the station in Marigot is apparently due to those cars being stolen while they are left awaiting the offenders return. ie, more paperwork for the gendarmes.
Just relaying what I heard.