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Infractions

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON INFRACTIONS AND MISDEMEANORS
COMMITTED BY VISITORS IN TIJUANA?

Infraction	Min. and Max. Fine in Pesos	Min. and Max. Fine in Dollars *
Drinking alcoholic beverages or toxic substances in a public street or road, in private places without authorization or inside any vehicle	$ 226.20 to $ 904.80	$ 20.60 to $82.25
Satisfying physiological needs (excreting or urinating) in a public street or road where people can see you	$135.72 to $316.68	$12.33 to $ 28.78
Creating scandal or disturbance to people, neighbors or general population by using obscene words, acts or signs.	$135.72 to $316.68	$12.33 to $ 28.78
Causing individual or gang related disturbance to people in public o private places.	$452.40 to $1357.20	$41.12 to $123.38
Activities related to drugs or prostitution.	$452.40 to $1357.20	$41.12 to $123.38
Using customes or disguises which cause a public nuissance or threaten public security.	$ 226.20 to $ 904.80	$ 20.60 to $82.25
Selling, lighting, or exploding fireworks.	$135.72 to $316.68	$12.33 to $ 28.78
Wandering in the streets under the influence of alcoholic beverages or toxic substances	$135.72 to $316.68	$12.33 to $ 28.78
* Based on the exchange rate of may 2004

These fines can only be paid at special cashier offices that are open 24 hours a day at:

OFICINA DE TRANSITO MUNICIPAL (MAIN POLICE STATION)

Calle (Street) 8va corner of Av. Constitución, Zona Centro (Central Zone)
Ph: 688-14-21
Monday through Sunday from 8am - 3 pm and 4pm - 10:45pm

ESTANCIA MUNICIPAL PARA INFRACTORES (CITY JAIL)

("Vía Rápida" jail). Vía Rápida Poniente (Rapid Way West) and Ave. de las Americas S/N Col. 20 de Noviembre
Ph: 622-1881, 82 open 24 hours
Note: en every municipal delegation you can find a cashier
Monday through Friday from 8am - 3pm

WHAT ARE THE TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS MOST COMMONLY COMMITTED BY VISITORS TO TIJUANA?

Infraction	Min. and Max. Fine in Pesos	Min. and Max. Fine in Dollars *
Exceeding the speed limit. The speed limit in the the city is 40 km (25 mi.) per hour, unless a traffic sign indicates another speed limit.	632 to 1,265	63.20 to 126.50
Not obeying a traffic signal while driving.	253 to 421	25.30 to 42.10
Driving or riding in a car without using your seat belt	253 to 421	25.30 to 42.10
Driving with a cell phone or other object in your hand	253 to 421	25.30 to 42.10
Not giving a pedestrian the right-of-way	253 to 421	25.30 to 42.10
Littering from your car	464 to 632	46.40 to 63.20
Driving without a valid driver's license or car registration. If your car has foreign plates, you must pay a fine within 30 days. Your car will be impounded only if your driver's license or registration has expired.	253 to 421	25.30 to 42.10
Drag racing on public streets or roads	464 to 632	46.40 to 63.20
Double-parking	253 to 421	25.30 to 42.10
Parking on a red curb	253 to 421	25.30 to 42.10
Parking without putting money in the corresponding parking meter	127	12.70
* Based on the exchange rate of November 21, 2002: 10 x 1

Note: It is not against the law to drive a U.S rented vehicle in Mexico. To avoid other problems, however, foreign visitors must make sure that the lease agreement has a clause allowing travel into Mexico.
You can pay Tijuana traffic fines in the US with a check or money order made out to: H. Ayuntamiento de Tijuana 416 W. San Ysidro Blvd., Suite L., #725, San Ysidro, CA 92143.