Other Tourist Scams in Negril

Police Stop Road Extortion

Tourists renting cars or scooters in Negril report being stopped by uniformed officers near Sandy Bay and on the road between Negril and Savanna-la-Mar, who allege traffic violations and demand on-the-spot cash payments. Officers state that failure to pay immediately will result in a trip to the police station and potential arrest warrant, exploiting tourists' time constraints. No official ticket or receipt is issued. This practice has been documented and acknowledged as corrupt conduct within the Jamaica Constabulary Force.