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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: minnesnowta2]
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10/31/2015 02:24 PM
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<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />The word "random" says it all. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: january]
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10/31/2015 11:12 PM
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They were stopping cars at the intersection where the road splits to Club O and the Butterfly Farm Wednesday from about 4-6 PM. I made it through because they had another car stopped, but I talked to someone on the beach the next day and he was stopped and asked to blow and he was higher than the allowed 0 and he had his license taken and told when he didn't have cash to pay the fine, to drive down to Simply and get money from the ATM. He did, and came back and paid the 90 Euro fine and got his license back and was sent on his way.
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: beachbum1313]
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11/01/2015 07:46 AM
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beachbum1313 said: They were stopping cars at the intersection where the road splits to Club O and the Butterfly Farm Wednesday from about 4-6 PM. I made it through because they had another car stopped, but I talked to someone on the beach the next day and he was stopped and asked to blow and he was higher than the allowed 0 and he had his license taken and told when he didn't have cash to pay the fine, to drive down to Simply and get money from the ATM. He did, and came back and paid the 90 Euro fine and got his license back and was sent on his way. Wait, did I read this correctly? This person was tested found to be over limit had to pay fine but because he didn't have enough money was allowed to drive someplace to get $$ even tho they said he was over limit? Sounds like they just want $$
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: boucharda]
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11/01/2015 05:07 PM
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In France, there are different levels, as January explained above. This is copied and pasted from Wikipedia, and seems pretty clear. Obviously they don't want you to drive after drinking, but the more serious offense carries a more severe penalty.
0.05% or 0.02% for bus drivers (€135 fine and 6 demerit points on the driver's license, which can be suspended for 3 years maximum),[11] 0.08% (aggravated, criminal offense, license suspension for 3 years, €4500 fine, and up to 2 years imprisonment)
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: GaKaye]
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11/01/2015 06:22 PM
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Obviously they don't want you to drive after drinking, They might not WANT you to drive but they will LET you for a fee...
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: timmycs]
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11/02/2015 04:00 PM
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If you are on Orient beach, you will be drinking no doubt Not necessarily. I have made multiple trips to the French side and Orient in particular and not consumed alcohol. With this silly game being played, it is not worth the hassle.
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: JulieandKarl]
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11/03/2015 09:12 AM
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It's much more than $30, if you're talking from the Dutch side, round trip, at least double that.
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: Chicki]
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11/03/2015 10:19 AM
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Chicki said: We got pulled over a few years back. For not wearing our seat belts. We were still basically in the sand parking lot. My husband had to empty his pockets on the hood of the car. Our fine was $120. Coincidentally the exact amount we had on us. IMO it's a scam for tourists. A scam indeed and it's not specific to St Martin. The same thing happened to me and my SO in NYC a few years ago. Leaving our hotel near Time Square after a conference. The valet parking attendant loaded our luggage in the trunk and I just pulled away from the curb when a NYC motorcycle cop pulls us over. We were less than 50 yds from the hotel!! He asked for my papers and my SO ID. A few minutes later, he handed each of us a $93 ticket for no seat belts. He knew damn well that with PA plates, we wouldn't come back to fight the ticket in Court.
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: plequerre]
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11/03/2015 10:47 AM
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plequerre said:Chicki said: We got pulled over a few years back. For not wearing our seat belts. We were still basically in the sand parking lot. My husband had to empty his pockets on the hood of the car. Our fine was $120. Coincidentally the exact amount we had on us. IMO it's a scam for tourists. A scam indeed and it's not specific to St Martin. The same thing happened to me and my SO in NYC a few years ago. Leaving our hotel near Time Square after a conference. The valet parking attendant loaded our luggage in the trunk and I just pulled away from the curb when a NYC motorcycle cop pulls us over. We were less than 50 yds from the hotel!! He asked for my papers and my SO ID. A few minutes later, he handed each of us a $93 ticket for no seat belts. He knew damn well that with PA plates, we wouldn't come back to fight the ticket in Court. plequerre, The question that begs to be asked, WERE YOU WEARING THE SEAT BELTS? There's pretty strict enforcement of the seat belt laws here in CT as well as in neighboring NY, and a hefty ticket is generally levied on in-state drivers as well as out of state in either state if caught in non-compliance. Place of residence is a non-issue if you're breaking the law in either one.... And, personally speaking, while I absolutely hate the seatbelt law, it is the law both here at home in CT and in ST. Martin, and as such, I will always comply with it. Just sayin......
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: Chicki]
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11/03/2015 12:25 PM
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Chicki said: Pat. We ALWAYS wear our seat belts, but as I said in my post, we were still in the parking lot. Still in the sand creeping along looking for where we needed to go. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> Not sure of the law on the island but if the car is in motion you are for all purposes driving. Chances are you are not going to fight it and they know that. In some states you can even be cited for DUI if sitting behind the wheel and the car is not running. The intent to drive is there and they go from that.
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: irina]
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11/03/2015 04:23 PM
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Irina--while I agree with you in the principle that I never engage my engine until I buckle up, how about a little less heat in the message???? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Gendarme Random Traffic Stops
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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11/03/2015 06:47 PM
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SXMScubaman said: Buy that scale with three glasses of wine with dinner and a shooter before I leave I'm still slightly under .08 I didn't make it past lunch and HH <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />
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