Saturday, May 21, 2011

Bribes

  • Universally bribes should always be paid as quickly as possible as far down the pecking order as possible.

  • If you can, ring Dave or a local to help before negotiating

  • Local police for small infringements cost 20-50,000, (no helmet, red light)

  • Large infringements 50-100,000 (accident, drunk as a skunk, abusing a cop, running away and getting caught)

2 comments:

  1. So how would one approach bribing an esteemed public official, if one has never had to do such a thing before?

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  2. Good question. My answer is in 3 parts:
    1) I have no idea. I've never had to. Given I've been here 7 times, that tells you how NOT a big deal it is.
    2) Call Dave. When in doubt, act confused and innocent and not comprehending and call Dave.
    3) My understanding is that these things more often come to you. Eg, a cop might tell you that a fine paid in cash immediately might be 40,000, while if you take the fine to the station, it will be twice as much.

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