For travel south of the border, I carry in the glove box
an expensive pair of men's mirrored Ray Ban sunglasses.

Should ever I find myself having to bribe my way out of trouble,
mirrored Ray Bans are the coin of the realm!
I learned this the 70's, when traveling in Guatemala in my '96 Westy.
A military policeman once attempted to "requisition" my van--
a common practice during the worst of the war.

If Ray Bans are insufficient (heaven forbid!) I carry a $100 bill
rolled tightly in a lipstick tube alongside the Ray Bans in the
glove box.
With these, a large plastic police whistle & a can of pepper spray,
I feel confident to handle just about anything!

Phaedra
'85 Wolfs Westy "Basecamp"