While driving down Ruta 40, and even other routes, you'll notice that there are a TON of policia randomly pulling drivers over.
Now I know that some countries are more (openly) corrupt than others, but I didn't think that Argentina was one of them. But when we picked up our rental, there was a sign that said that if a police officer pulled us over and "fined" us for not having proper papers, that we were to call the 24 hrs of the day.
I had read about this dubious activity further north in Argentina, but didn't think (rather hoped) it would take place further south in Mendoza. Well apparently it does happen.
And thankfully we were lucky enough for it not to happen to us.
Another reason to rethink hiring a car here in Argentina - is it really worth the frustration and hassle?
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