u/Longjumping_Goat6873

Just a heads up for everyone in Cancun—please be extra careful when crossing the street. Even if the pedestrian light is turned white, don’t assume cars will stop.

I was crossing at a mall today when the pedestrian signal turned on, and I almost got hit by a car. If I hadn’t run, I probably would’ve been hit.

I mentioned it to one of the staff at my hotel, and he said it’s pretty common for drivers here to ignore pedestrians. He also told me that some people get their driver’s licenses by paying bribes instead of properly passing the test, but I can’t confirm if that’s actually true.

Either way, just stay alert and always look both ways, even when you have the right of way. Stay safe, everyone!