Articles About Cozumel
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 Driving in Cozumel For those of you who are not familiar with the streets of Cozumel, here are a few bits of information which may help you avoid a problem or accident. Streets going to or from the waterfront are called "Calle". Streets going parallel to the waterfront are called "Avenida". Every other street goes in the opposite direction.
Ave. 15 runs south. Ave. 20 runs north
Calle 4 runs away from the waterfront. Calle 6 runs toward the waterfront. SPEED LIMITS In Town Speed Limit is 30 km per hour / 20 miles per hour On Open Road the Limit is 50 km per hour / 30 miles per hour. FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
Avenidas start on the waterfront with R.A. Melgar and go back in increments of 5. Calles are divided into odd and even numbers with the street Benito Juarez as a center or starting point. Odd numbers are south of Benito Juarez. Even numbers are north of Benito Juarez. Example: If you are on Ave. 25 and Calle 3, then you should know that you are 5 blocks from the waterfront and approx. 3 blocks south of the center of town. Example: Ave 35 and Calle 6 would place you 7 blocks back from the waterfront and 3 blocks north of the center of town. Typically, Avenidas have the "right of way". At this time, the city is in the process of installing street signs on all corners. INTERSECTION WITH CAUTION. There is one main road around the island. This road is 2 lanes and is not a high speed road. There are lots of dips and bumps and occasionally a TOPE (a tope is a speed bump). Everyone uses the same road, including large trucks loaded with construction materials. Your chances of having an accident while driving a scooter in Cozumel are significant. If you do not have experience driving a scooter, BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS !!! The type of scooter used for rentals in Cozumel is very low to the ground. It has very small wheels and does not handle well on wet streets or unpaved roads. *** IMPORTANT *** Make note of the scooter number and license plates and check it thoroughly for any damage. It is highly recommended to take the insurance. You may regret not doing it if the scooter is stolen or damaged. * READ THE RENTAL CONTRACT Cars & Scooters for rental are only permitted on paved streets and roads. If you leave the paved road to venture off on a unpaved road, you do so at your own risk and you will be violating your rental contract. WEAR A HELMET Don't leave the rental shop without a helmet for yourself and one for any passenger you might have. It may be hot and may be uncomfortable, but it will save your life! You may also find yourself being stopped and fined by a policeman for not using a helmet. Do not expect other drivers to respect you while driving a scooter. Taxis and large trucks can be a major hazzard. Just the force of wind from their vehicle passing you can cause you problems. If you do not already have experience on a 2 wheel motorized vehicle, please take extra care while driving on the streets & roads of Cozumel. There are significant numbers of tourists injured every year while driving a 2 wheel motorized vehicle.
& Have A Safe And Wonderful Vacation In Cozumel ! |
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