What to do if you miss last U-turn exit before crossing the border

A warning from California Highway Patrol officers about driving near the U.S.-Mexico border.
They say far too many drivers are missing warning signs and are accidentally crossing the border.
“We get it every now and then unfortunately its more than it should, it should be never," said officer, Jesse Matias.
The signs are located on Interstate 5 and the 805 and warn drivers to get off the freeway before entering Mexico.
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[@altamiradorable]

If too many people do this, it's a good sign that there is definitely something wrong with the highway signage !

[@CB-bi1be]

No it’s a good sign that too many idiots are able to get a drivers license. Has never happened to me once because I don’t look at tik tok or instagram while I drive like most of these idiots

[@joemann7971]

There is only so much you can do with signage. They may need to paint the road to make it more clear which way they need to go.

[@PatoChu]

Americans are Americans

[@ItsTrizzy262]

It’s easier to just blame the people though even though they have all that tax money they take that could be put to good use

[@PatoChu]

@@ItsTrizzy262 it’s really not their fault though, you can scream at them, block them, and stop them all you want, but they’ll always find a way to ignore you and make the mistake. At that point, it is 100% their fault

[@mc4ndr3]

A sign midly suggesting last exit in the US is easily ignored. Instead, they should emphasize that the primary lanes are heading into Mexico.

[@whatsadog2445]

Yeah. It should clearly say: MEXICO (straight arrow) USA (exit)

[@NotSure416]

I was going to say exactly this. It's a UI problem with a really simple fix. ^^^MEXICO^^^ >>>USA>>>

[@NurseNick420]

Exactly! Most people pay attention to what is immediately in front of them. They aren't going to pay attention to highway exit signs unless they are looking for a specific exit. Having a sign over the lanes that says "MEXICO" would fix this issue

[@jacobhanners7789]

Here in Michigan at the US/Canada border the signs are great at letting you know to get off or your gonna regret it 🤣

[@cashhotnow4864]

Don’t ignore it lol that fix’s it all

[@Gadavillers-Panoir]

As soon as you cross the border into Mexico a yellow tint appears in your vision, I’ve see it happening in movies. Can’t miss that.

[@rocr7924]

😂

[@jasoncruz19800]

lol fr. Yellow is any country not american

[@enochia]

And the smell

[@Gadavillers-Panoir]

@@enochia what does it smell like?

[@errasainyam]

Hahaha..good one.

[@_orangutan]

They need to add a USA flag on the last exit and a Mexican flag going towards the border. People are illiterate, they respond better to pictures.

[@Cvzar07]

Lmfao Tacos ⬅️ Burgers ➡️

[@chingon3461]

There's a big beautiful Mexican flag

[@_orangutan]

@@chingon3461 On the signs. When someone is driving, they are not looking at the views, they are looking out for idiotic drivers who don't belong on the road. Having a flag on the signs clearly visible makes a world of difference.

[@Blaze6432]

Maybe we should be suspending licenses and repossessinh cars from people who aren't competent.

[@aybeem]

​@@Cvzar07😂 haha more like LGBTQXYZ RUNNIN PIG FUKIN TRAILER TRASH RED NECK TRUMP LOVIN BIDEN HUGGIN COCAINE BEAR IN THE WHITE HOUSE

[@mariatrining4083]

Happened to me over 30 years ago. I was 18 and got lost trying to get back to the us. So terrifying

[@somethingsomething404]

Did you have to go to Mexico?

[@addisalemayehu7546]

14 years for retirement, hope it is not going to happen again.

[@SrRAFAGAS]

Dumbass

[@FusionTechCinema]

“So terrifying” lmao you must be white make a big deal out of nothing lol all you do is go back how complicated is that

[@rusty1491]

Lol, it’s just Mexico. If you don’t have a firearm you’re good.

[@oldfriend327]

That yellow sign "LAST USA EXIT" definitely needs to be bigger. There is no reason why it can't be bigger. Look at how much space is on that green billboard.

[@jamestucker3415]

Never bothered me I can read it from 700 yards out easily. It's usually called cellphones and distracted driving.

[@tuxie93]

I agree. It blends in. You want multiple signs.

[@thefox47545]

Really? I've never missed it. Bright yellow background on a dark green sign? Sure, they could make it bigger, but how's that going to help a drunk driver?

[@jamestucker3415]

@@thefox47545 why are they driving drunk if they end up in Mexico that's their own fault

[@Guest2022_]

The problem now a days is we don’t like📖 READING… we like 📺, movement animation that catches the attention instead of reading… there’s signs 🪧 posted a mile away which clearly gives you a warning last exit…

[@arjunsecondary]

This happened to me as a Canadian. I was new to the area for university, which was a border to the US. Went out to explore and ended up across into the US LOL. I knew it was too late but what could I do? US border agent was chill. Simply told me to go out to the traffic light and spin back. I could have driven off into the US but I am sure they had eyes on my like a hawk LOL. Canadian agents gave me the toughest time. Searched my car, asked me 101 questions, the whole nine. Finally I was let back into the country LOL. Then when I went to the US a few months later with my parents, the US agents asked me if I had been to the US recently. I of course said no, but they're like are you sure? I remembered the incident and said oh yeah blah blah blah, and then we were good lmao. Gooooood times.

[@syed2194]

University of Windsor?

[@Nabee_H]

@@syed2194 Brock maybe?

[@NathanRowat]

Please don't tell me Algoma University in Sault Ste Marie. That is literally the most obvious border crossing I've ever seen that you have to actively turn in to.

[@Jwellsuhhuh]

That was really funny LOL. Must have been tough LOL. Hope that doesn’t happen to me LOL.

[@LeseanDeVon]

@brentmorrison3392wtf lol

[@tonyj9743]

This happened to me in 2007 when I lived two exits from the San Diego/Mexico border and accidentally went into mexico at 3am after work. There was definitely no U-turn option available, so I ended just sitting in the line to come back across until like 8am.

[@dd___dc]

Dang that sucked

[@joeyflores1600]

Lived here for over 40 years ...there's always been a U-turn 😂😂😂

[@anonimai]

Did you have to be at work the next day?

[@mcfluffynips]

At least you had enough gas 👌

[@awog4203]

@@joeyflores1600 nope, not always. Depends on location

[@VidClips858]

You forgot the most important advice. Don't drive drunk!

[@rhuttrho88]

You mean high on drugs!

[@flipsolo]

IKR. Somehow this being a DUI kinda fell by the wayside.

[@blak3brutus229]

@@flipsolo because we appear sober till it too late lol

[@Ap_twsh]

Yup and don't forget to close the border.

[@VidClips858]

@@dompdompdomp The guy who caused the collision that prompted this part of story was drunk.

[@ioasisyumich]

Did this as a teenager while driving with my friends on the highway going to Hanford on accident. Took the wrong highway entrance and only realised it when I saw the facility, at that point it was too late. The armed guard was so nice, he let us turn around after seeing we were lost, scared, and clearly no threat.

[@SK-tr1wo]

Someone’s license needs to be revoked

[@arandomcommenter412]

@@SK-tr1woYou should listen to the black guy with the lightning

[@ytmm1]

@@arandomcommenter412nice

[@Smiley957]

@@arandomcommenter412what did the black guy with the Lightning say?

[@saturatedjuicestice4061]

@@Smiley957”I’m black lightning”

[@SwapPartLLC]

I did this in Buffalo, NY once and ended up in Canada. I got grilled by customs coming back. They didn't like "2 minutes" as a response to "how long were you in Canada." It was before 9/11 and they made such a big deal of it. It must happen a lot, you would think they would understand.

[@Ap_twsh]

It happens a lot especially with criminals. The borders exist for a reason.

[@babybirdhome]

On the other hand, they may understand a lot more than someone who accidentally crosses a national border does. I’m sure it does happen a lot, but I’d bet that so do a lot of other things that aren’t just a mistake, and they have to handle all of those things.

[@potatheadd]

What kind of people are we worried about hwre

[@bengarcia3537]

Go into Canada it's fine but you go into a third world drug lord control Mexico country you're dead😅

[@ryerye8745]

​@@Ap_twshcriminals don't usually cross at official entries...

[@garbagemanbear406]

I remember watching videos on driving when I was younger, and one of the things that the instructor said as advice for highway driving was “ALWAYS PLAN YOUR EXIT” because a lot of people suddenly miss their exit and make a dangerous dash towards it. My parents also said to me when I drive is to always be proactive and plan your route, even in unfamiliar areas, where you turn etc… it can save you from making dangerous mistakes.

[@BadDriversOfNapa]

I wish more drivers followed that advice. But way too many idiots making a desperate dive across the lanes for their exit. A really bad driver NEVER misses their exit.

[@garbagemanbear406]

@@BadDriversOfNapa When I first learned driving i was told that if in the worst case scenario if you did miss your exit you would take the next one and go back

[@BadDriversOfNapa]

@@garbagemanbear406 Exactly. That still stands as the best advice.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

​@@garbagemanbear406I did that in Texas and wasted half a tank of gas. I don't drive on freeway anymore 😢

[@BladeStar420]

Oh my sweet summer child, I implore you to go driving on any freeway in Dallas, TX and tell me just how well you do at planning that exit of yours.

[@bitesthedust69]

If it’s happening so often, that tells you something about the current state of the highway patrol’s efforts to stop it.

[@tonyavila9358]

Or maybe you should just pay attention.

[@jacobshirley3457]

@@tonyavila9358 Drivers should pay attention, and the government should put more/better signs.

[@tonyavila9358]

@@jacobshirley3457 I drive past these signs everyday. I been living in south San Diego for 15 years and the signs cannot be more clear. We aren’t living in the early 90’s when we depend on gas station maps. With all the technology like GPS signs like guns illegal in Mexico and you are approaching it’s a sign you a getting close. If people can’t get the point maybe they shouldn’t have a license. Situational awareness goes a long way when you are driving.

[@jacobshirley3457]

@@tonyavila9358 And to be fair to you, I don't know the percentages of people missing the signs. And how that compares with normal signage.

[@crazyblah867]

@@tonyavila9358 ok boomer

[@jessicaflo5126]

This literally happened to me as I left a fast food drive thru and into Mexico. I was so confused and asked the Mexican border patrol if it was too late to turn back🤣 then when I went to line up and the US border patrol asked me how long I was in Mexico I told them 10mins and showed them my reciept that it was my mistake🤣🤣 I got distracted reaching in for my food and missed the exit🤣🤣🤣

[@austinreed6759]

Most SD comment ever...

[@jdshultis]

@@austinreed6759 But South Dakota isn't anywhere near the border with Mexico. ;-) :-D In all seriousness, though... Years ago my family was watching Bob Barker on TPIR & someone wore an SDSU sweatshirt on the show. Since he's from S. Dakota we were sure he was going to comment on the SOUTH DAKOTA State Un. sweatshirt... until he referred to "SAN DIEGO State University."

[@rustlesee]

It’s odd you think distracted driving is funny.

[@Eric-xh9ee]

​@@jdshultisthere's both a south Dakota state university and a San Diego state university so he probably just guess San Diego state university due to the filming location of the show

[@ERod28]

What a looser 😂

[@shane1948]

When I first saw the wrecked car, I thought "Wow that is a pretty harsh penalty for accidentally crossing the border"

[@baviation1872]

Here in Michigan at the US-Canada border on the interstate it warns you MULTIPLE times. It warns you about 2-3 miles before the last exit AND shows flags on the signs with “CANADA” and “USA” written on the lanes saying which lanes lead where. In Canada coming back to the US, it’s a little more discrete but they have a U-turn back to Canada pretty far up, almost to the toll booths. Obviously people should be aware that they’re super close to an international border, but accidentally crossing without the proper ID can go on your permanent record and make it harder to travel in the future.

[@schneemann-fy6gi]

No it doesn't

[@ibm30rpg]

2-3 miles is a relatively tiny warning distance for cars going 65 miles per hour on the highway.

[@JR-he6fn]

The biggest issue is other drivers. How many times have you known for a couple miles your exit is coming up, but because other drivers need to win and imaginary race even with your blinker on, nobody lets you through Edit: I guess nobody has ever driven on a busy highway. Better yet, a busy highway for the first time. Couple miles for means 2-3 lol and on a busy highway, 2-3 miles has everyone bumper to bumper

[@postpwnmalone]

It's like that in Texas. Ppl change when they're on the road here

[@AfrewSpines]

If it takes you miles to get into the correct lane, you’re doing it wrong too regardless of whether other people are “racing you” or not. There’s nothing stopping you from just slowing down and getting behind them, you just have the same “racing” attitude they do.

[@fischerkat8852]

Sounds more like you're the problem, not other drivers.

[@TargetFinder72]

You don't have to pull ahead and get infront of someone to lane change, you can just ease of the gas and slowdown so they pass and you change into the lane behind them.

[@dakota9821]

@@AfrewSpines yes, because there is only you and the other driver on the road... you're so smart

[@julievanderleest]

I remember when I was moving to Mexico for a few months for a mission trip. I was leaving home for the first time and when I saw the sign, “Last USA exit,” I felt like I was going to die. I was so nervous. It ended up being the greatest time of my life. To this day, I miss it so much.

[@akumati86]

Mexico is so much nicer than the US

[@akumati86]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist9 That's another thing about Mexico, they don't shove religion in your face.

[@jaffleyfifteen5912]

@@akumati86yea the just shove a gun in your face and say give me $100 and I won’t take you to jail. America kicks mexicos ass

[@realnapster1522]

US spreads lot of propaganda about foreign countries. Truth is that US has more crime than other countries

[@jhuang6264]

@@akumati86Right? If Jesus Christ was my saviour I wouldn’t need someone to tell me, I’d know it from my heart. Everybody who spreads religion like this is part of a cult and deserves eternal damnation.

[@jessicas.6235]

I’m grateful for this report. Never driven near a border, I wouldn’t have known what to do had I not been paying attention. Didn’t even know they had uturns.

[@grimtooth5358]

There should be USA lanes vs Mexico lanes. Visible to all going south bound.

[@jamestucker3415]

They are visible. If drivers stop getting distracted when driving. They won't make that mistake. NO DRIVER SHOULD BE ON THE ROAD IF THEY CANT READ SIMPLE DIRECTIONS . We don't need to waist more infrastructure money on something so simple. I don't see people get distracted into Canada and that u turn is on the same exit to Canada.

[@frankthetank4101]

​@@jamestucker3415seriously if they have to change the infrastructure to cater to ass wipes who can't take their eyes of their phones and can't pay attention to multiple signs warning them. That's f***ed up

[@akuma2909]

or you should pay attention to the road there are literally signs 😂😂😂

[@danielklassen6667]

Having dedicated lanes creates more congestion

[@Mike_Wazowski_z]

Did this at the Canadian border on accident and they made us pull over and searched our whole car lol. Kinda ridiculous for just wanting to turn around but I guess I get it. And to the people who say it can be hard to miss it was at night and if you aren't familiar with the area or where the sign is it can be very easy to miss. Not sure why it isn't like a big LED sign or all lit up instead of a typical road sign.

[@jackkrauss]

Makes sense for an international border crossing.

[@Taber01]

Had a coworker do the same with a company working van, but went to the US from Canada. They search the van, gave him a ticket for a small amount of weed (he had one joint) before they let him turn around

[@TheHamburgler123]

​@@Taber01Which province/state did he cross to and from?

[@Taber01]

@@TheHamburgler123 Sault ste marie ON to the Soo MI, He was on his way to Thunder Bay ON

[@TheHamburgler123]

@@Taber01 Got it, thanks.

[@oyuyuy]

Why is there even a point of no return in the first place!? Just make a return road by the border.

[@edilsondiaz6224]

That was what i was thinking

[@darklorddisco]

Almost nobody reads exit signs. Think about how often you see people scrambling to get on or off an exit at the last second. It’s pretty much every day!

[@micheal-zk1mi]

True

[@acog_quarks8753]

Which is why the licensing process needs to be way harder

[@TheDieselndust]

This happened to me many years ago in El Paso, Texas. I immediately turned around in Mexico, your plate is read when crossing, border patrol saw I was in Mexico for less than a minute, they put my car on ramps and gutted the interior suspecting I was smuggling.

[@frankfort4717]

Do they compensate you for tearing your shit up?

[@BarnacleBoy42069]

How tf do they expect you to stuff your upholstery with drugs in less than a minute? Lol

[@KB-ke3fi]

Yip...that's a different kind of border for sure. If the cartel doesn't kill you, they'll saddle you up with drugs to sell or they'll kill your family.

[@KB-ke3fi]

@@BarnacleBoy42069 Do it or die pretty much. Never been there I guess? It's the most dangerous place in the world now.

[@TheDieselndust]

@@frankfort4717 nope, just left me there to put my car back together. ( It was a ‘65 bug, no big deal) 😎

[@Maazin5]

Watching this from Wisconsin. I never know when I might accidentally drive to Mexico.

[@RoseNZieg]

try canada!!

[@volodimirivanevko9238]

Watching this from Windsor, where I dont even have a border with Mexico but the border with the US is 5 minutes from my house

[@msimm8612]

This happened once to me when I was on the Pennsylvania turnpike and ended up in Mexico

[@dmc-xr8hd]

How did you get to Mexico from pa lol

[@acog_quarks8753]

@@dmc-xr8hdhappens

[@afritzy4204]

three years ago me and my husband not familiar with that stretch of freeway ended up in TJ without either of us realizing our mistake until it was too late, we decided to go ahead and make it a day over there before returning back into the USA and we never made it to our appointment in IB.

[@boosteddaily1294]

😮😅niiiice

[@kingkongkingkong4718]

Some people are too stupid for their own good here in Vegas by the airport I seen people drive in the wrong way all the time instead of stop pulling over make a U-turn They keep on driving straight to oncoming traffic SMH

[@gregoryvierra6114]

“I seen”…oh the irony.

[@bryannicholas2130]

@@gregoryvierra6114he’s from the southwest 😂

[@lolawants2008]

@@gregoryvierra6114having incorrect spelling or grammar, especially when it’s a common use in regional places, does not indicate someone’s intelligence or “stup*dity”. You thinking it does, & further needing to comment on it on a random KZbin thread says EVERYTHING anyone should ever need to know about you. How sad.

[@RyneMcKinney]

The reason why this is happening so often is because there are too many signs overwhelming the driver. Also people text and drive. I live in Buffalo New York and the border crossing with Ontario Canada is very obvious on the highway. However the canadian border isn't nearly as militarized

[@AlphineWolf]

People don't read. Simple as that. You don't work retail do you.

[@narata1541]

​@@AlphineWolfNo need to get upset and accuse him/her of not working in retail.

[@AfrewSpines]

@@narata1541Dude, you’re the only one upset by that. 😆

[@cummins24421]

If you are "overwhelmed" by roadsigns I don't think driving is for you.

[@AB365_Official]

@@AlphineWolfthis is 1,000,000% true people are really stupid enough to outright refuse to read.

[@szargos]

Call 911? It's not an emergency. At the border there should just be a place to turn around if this happens. Ever been to a military base gate on accident? They have places for you to turn around, seems simple.

[@romoalex]

They have many u turn lanes….

[@littlekirby6]

Yeah I was about to leave the same comment about military bases. Where I work, there's not really any warning that you are about to enter a military base. But it's no problem, you go up to the guard gate, tell them you made a mistake, and then turn around.

[@stuwest3653]

There are several places to turn around.

[@ThrashTillDeth83]

I got harassed by asshole MPs at the military base like 20 years ago, even though it was an honest mistake.

[@littlekirby6]

@@ThrashTillDeth83 damn that sucks, yeah I was wondering if some bases were more uptight. can I ask where this was?

[@Generalizedfeelings]

Had a delivery near the border as a truck driver and yeah, I definitely can see how most cars ignore it. Even on the truck route it's like get off the very last possible exit before the border crossing. I like the suggestion of having the sign say something about your next lanes being in Mexico.

[@cj20080]

In 2014 Andrew Tahmooressi crossed the border into Mexico accidently (he said he made a wrong turn out of a parking lot) with three guns in his truck. He faced 21 years in prison, but was released after 8 months. That's still longer than I would care to spend in jail.

[@privacyplease64]

Yep. Accidentally going to Mexico is a serious emergency.

[@christopheribarra1170]

This happened to me a month after buying my first car. It was night and I was still not that experienced as a driver. I crossed the border and just used the GPS to turn back to the U.S. I had to wait like an hour in line and they had to stop me to check my car but it was no problem.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

Exactly. It is not a huge deal.

[@christopheribarra1170]

@@Look_What_You_Did I had nothing to hide though. Maybe some people don't want their car checked. I forgot my papers so they had to check it.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

@@christopheribarra1170 Well of course the assumption that nobody is trying anything illegal. And well over 99% of the time that is the case.

[@christopheribarra1170]

@@Look_What_You_Did Funny thing is that I was moving from my dorm to my parents home, and turned out I had my birth certificate with me, so I did have my papers but I forgot I had them haha.

[@christopheribarra1170]

@@stuwest3653 I was moving places and took the I10 and I was supposed to keep left but ended up going right into the border. I live near the border.

[@Aieshoo]

¡Bienvenido a Mexico!

[@streetwalkingcheetah.]

😂

[@shdvf767]

: D

[@alejandrogalarza3147]

Noooooo!!!!

[@micosstar]

especially the border patrol, oh no

[@tiagoshade]

Me as an immigrant who first came to the US on a student visa it was always a matter of be careful. When I got my work permit and started driving Uber/Lyft I went to drop off a lot of people at the border and some malicious passengers would even try to trick me into crossing the border. I’ve seen people backing up for over 1/4 of a mile to take the exit.

[@joshuacampos421]

Maybe people should get off their phones and pay attention more. That signs been there for years and only a hand full of people who miss it because theyre distracted .

[@natatattat6710]

According to the video it happens frequently. The sign is noticeable but it could be better. It shouldn’t be in with the same sign as the exit. They should have a completely separate massive sign that says “LAST USA EXIT” in big red letters and flashing lights.

[@swmovan]

Perhaps too many people, like myself, would expect an exit to go to Mexico, rather than an exit to stay in the US.

[@marioalonso6064]

One time I almost crossed into Mexico on a rental car. It said last exit but I missed it since I was oj left lane. I was worried but luckily there was one last u-turn on the border. It was my first time driving there so I can understand the confusion.

[@Ap_twsh]

Ok, you accept your mistake now your the exception many hate accepting their mistake and blame others.

[@REAL-UNKNOWN-SHINOBI]

Sadly since 2020, you haven't been able to take that U-turn since a retarded government decided to put booths there instead. Booths that they don't even use that, built with millions of taxpayer dollars.

[@REAL-UNKNOWN-SHINOBI]

​@@Ap_twsh You can't even correct your mistake now if you miss that exit. It's a stupid government decided to put border patrol boots there that is essentially pointless and useless, as there is no one Manning them.

[@e-4051]

@@Ap_twshexactly. Too many drivers ignoring signs because THEY think they’re familiar with them smh.

[@yummm8775]

If you're unfamiliar with an area, stay on the RIGHT lane so you can exit quickly if needed.

[@hansybarra]

Call 911... means that there is no practical option to turn back.

[@volodimirivanevko9238]

Happens a lot on the other border too. If I'm waiting for the bus between the US and Canada up in Detroit, while at the bus stop I see a lot of cars with plates from out of state (non-Michigan or Ontario) accidentally turn off Jefferson or straight from Randolph onto the entrance to the Windsor tunnel towards Canada. Fortunately though its just street-level and there is a toll booth before you enter the tunnel so if you get lost you can just ask to turn around and a CBP officer will move the barrier over to let you U-turn

[@RED89P13]

There should be multiples of u turn spots past even these two final ones. You should also be allowed to say u don’t want to enter and turn around at the gate once you have met up with a parson. Besides this they should have temporary dividers that can be moved and people can call the office number in case they made the wrong turn. This way the border agents can come out to where your vehicle is and move the barricade to go to the other side somehow.

[@zlcoolboy]

Yeah, it really should be setup where the border checks filter the cars rather than just allowing them through.

[@kelmac1618]

The signs are completely obvious! I’m shocked anyone enters by accident. How? I get totally anxious when I see the signs when I go to San Ysidro, and am so careful to take the correct turns, because coming back through takes hours.

[@ChrisB-xw7un]

My first time driving around that area was a dark night and I went into Mexico unintentionally. I spent 5 hours getting back.

[@outerspaceman7534]

I’ve done it once. It was by accident.

[@dummkompf]

highway hypnosis

[@konradmaerzluft985]

I did it once. Me and some friends were going to the outlets and wasn’t paying attention but found the u-turn and went through it but was stopped by boarder patrol and was questioned why we were doing what we’re doing and wouldn’t let up on us. We basically told him to F off and took off flipping him off. I honestly hate boarder patrol I’m a goddamn us citizen born here and I’ve been F$&ked with by boarder patrol 3 different times. So yeah now I definitely pay attention when going to the San ysidro outlets.

[@outerspaceman7534]

@@konradmaerzluft985 they probably wouldn’t F with you if you didn’t cop an attitude towards authority. Only feminine single mother raised men go into drama queen mode when around law enforcement.

[@ksmith2852]

Needs to be more direct like. "This lane if you arenot going to Mexico. Last Chance" with flashing lights. Its confusing, chaotic and lots of cars don't let you get over. If there is one spot where a CHP car should be posted, this is the one.

[@dummkompf]

should make it so people have to take an exit to enter mexico, not exit to stay in the us

[@billyboyd418]

@@dummkompfyeah because there isn’t enough traffic as it is, make it harder good idea. How about pay attention when you’re driving? Those green rectangles are called information signs, you should read them as you pass.

[@ksmith2852]

@@billyboyd418 Many are defaced with graffiti and unreadable.

[@Victor-tl4dk]

They should put up a big sign with "Welcome to Mexico next one mile" and a big Mexican flag because some people choose not to read or think sadly.

[@Pancake833]

i've accidentally crossed a couple years ago and its pretty tough driving around tijuana if you haven't before. hopefully you've got data in mexico and can use google or apple maps. even if you do, like i said, its quite confusing driving there if you haven't before. its not like you just take a left and -- boom, you're crossing back over. nah, you've really got to try and find your way back the u-turn is super helpful though. one time we were gonna go to tj for some food, but since there were a ton of cars we decided to use the u-turn haha

[@PhilMoskowitz]

You know this isn't like missing the last free exit before entering a tollway. This is accidently going into another country. One that most US citizens really don't want to end up in. You'd think they'd have better signage than that.

[@garfieldandfriends1]

I felt that most of the US road signs are terribly designed in some manner. (Not straight-forward enough)

[@Juan_deep]

Maybe you and your poor YT friends that can’t afford to vacation in Mexico. But all my Yt friends with corporate jobs and nice houses tell me they love Mexico and would even consider there to retire 🤷‍♂️

[@valyushalee2320]

⁠have fun getting brutalized. Japan is much better

[@Redditor6079]

The Peso is worth less than the Dollar. Your "poor" argument doesn't work. Partying in Mexico at the resort in Rocky Point is different than living in Sinaloa. Maybe if Mexican officials got the corruption and cartels under control more people would actually want to live there, the Peso would be stronger and US would not have millions of illegal immigrants crossing the Mexican border into US every damn year.

[@joewiniecki3282]

@@Juan_deepretire in a resort?

[@user-jk2zm7uq5s]

Back in Europe I regularly cross through another country - because it's a shortcut. On my bicycle. But yes, going from Canada to the US for some shopping (because it was a public holiday in Canada and shops were closed north of the border) certainly wasn't a regular occurrence at that border...the return was funny: "how long have you been in the US?" "About three hours?" "What purpose?" "Bought a three pairs of jeans..." "How long in Canada?" " Until roughly 10 pm?" "???" "That's when the plane back to Europe leaves..."

[@glockel4308]

You do not bike through another country

[@chrischin_94]

@@glockel4308 in Europe you can

[@ChrisTheWeak]

​@@glockel4308It's called the schengen area. In the EU, most member states allow open borders to all EU citizens. Furthermore many of the countries are small enough that you can just accidentally cross over international borders. In some cases the border goes right through towns. In some cases the border isn't even marked.

[@glockel4308]

@@ChrisTheWeak Name me a place in europe where you can go through another country with a BICYCLE because it's a "shortcut"

[@growingup15]

Man it must be nice to be able to live in a place with no borders like that :(

[@alejandrogalarza3147]

I am Mexican and I tell you, this can be potentially dangerous, I understand that you as American citizens can bring weapons in your vehicle without problems, but if you cross the border into Mexico here they are strictly prohibited and you could go to jail just for crossing with they.

[@scottkrafft6830]

Which is ironic considering the cartels have literal machine guns in every single one of their vehicles.

[@alejandrogalarza3147]

@@scottkrafft6830 Regrettably yes 😞😞

[@Thaone-cl4ms]

⁠@@scottkrafft6830where do you think they’re getting them from 🇺🇸

[@scottkrafft6830]

@@Thaone-cl4ms Machine guns have been federally banned since 1934 in the United States.

[@mlebrooks]

Thanks for the heads up

[@PuttyCream]

this happened to me and my family when i was 9 years old. but obviously we went through customs to get back into the US. They almost didn’t believe we were my mom and aunts kids LOL 3 kids with no ID or passports . We drove half a mile into mexico and it took 4 hours to get back the border. i cried so hard that day 😂😂😂 i remember it so clearly and it was like 17 years ago

[@humanbeing8948]

They could change the signs and lanes to the same colors indicating how to avoid going into mexico or even canada. Example: Make the signs light blue and the pavement to match. Another idea is to add the glow in the dark paint for night time driving like Australia is testing. Sounds like there are simple fixes that can be made even though the traffic would take longer to get through.

[@KB-ke3fi]

Hell just get Biden to fly you to the U.S. he does it all the time.

[@BadDriversOfNapa]

Why do all that? If someone is such a moron that they miss multiple signs telling them where to go, they shouldn't be driving. Let incompetent people suffer the consequences of their own stupidity. The signage is just fine the way it is. The average competent motorist can easily navigate the area the way it is. I don't agree with trying to idiot-proof everything.

[@charlesmiljus7609]

yeah those signs look really bad and dont grab attention at all

[@user-zc2je3wc6u]

Yes let's paint everything rainbow because you can't read road signs... Perfect...

[@nachobroryan8824]

People still hit the 11'8 bridge even with all the signs and warnings.

[@prodigy2591]

Lol they be like oh shit I don’t have papers. Thought only happens in movies being stuck

[@beemayoral9178]

Not only in movies, this guy I know was just getting off work had his license as an armed guard and had his firearm in his trunk not knowing he was going to the border he was in jail for 6 months there. Not sure if he is even out or not.

[@amircruz9161]

Freeway speed at 65mph or greater, the last exit off-ramp becomes invisible for the unfamiliar. Many go through the hassle of crossing back via US border enforcement a few panic and make stupid decisions. I didn't know one can call 911 in this case. What kind of assistance can they provide?

[@ESUNintel]

They should add country flags to the signs, or literally have signs telling people not to ignore that sign with ultra bright flashing LED lights - sort of like those old Looney Toons cartoons. Should also work with GPS mapping companies to ensure they add something that plain out tells people it’s their last chance to turn back.

[@Bellman84]

The U-Turn is only legal from the 5. The last US exit on the 805 is Camino Del La Plaza. You can still maneuver over to the lane but it’s not a legal move.

[@freescotty3948]

First time I crossed the border, my car was unlawfully seized by corrupt Mexican SAT border agents. They stole everything valuable and it took 1 year and a lawyer to get it back. This is very common and could happen to you. Best to avoid this place unless you’re comfortable with paying bribes.

[@AK-tf3fc]

shut up racist

[@marivg8948]

They don’t normally confiscate vehicles unless your registration is expired or you can’t prove the vehicle is yours.

[@rorykeegan1895]

Had you stolen the car?

[@JakeStewart1343]

1:38 If you almost enter Mexico, pull over and call 911. Mexico sounds like a scary place. 😂

[@jeremys6631]

Ikr, like I'm going to call an emergency number. Dude I missed an exit. Can just say that at the border and be pointed turn around where we can't do anything but turn around.

[@rkevic]

the line going back to the USA is scary, its 3hr + wait time

[@greninjamariokartpokemonfan]

​@@rkevicOr worse, because Tijuana is the "Murder Capital of Mexico", it's even more scary because you're probably going to get killed by the Tijuana Cartel the moment you step foot into Mexico.

[@C.P.C3719]

That happened to me once. I was in a Chula Vista was trying to get off the highway and got to the border. Luckily it was during Covid in 2020 so there were no cars and I was able to turn around after I told the CHP that I was trying to find an In-and-Out burger spot and missed the exit 😂

[@MstrGAMER_2810]

Ahha😂😂😂

[@Utonian21]

This is terrifying. I think I'd avoid the freeway near the border all together to avoid the possibility of this happening

[@sam-wm2dd]

This happened to me in 1967. I remember I was high on shrooms and didn't want to get caught at the border. I miss them good times

[@micosstar]

yooooooo and you have emoji meme face, you’re rad oldie but goodie mate!

[@Graff_Zeppelin]

You must be 70s now thats 56 years ago.

[@mediocreman2]

Yep good times endangering the general public. Ahh just like this drunk guy that killed an innocent driver. Good times!

[@khalidhassan9423]

@@mediocreman2it was in 1967… why are you malding about that smh

[@SamIAm254]

Reminds me of the guy in LA who fixed the 101/5 sign and it ended up being kept up because it was helpful. The signage is horrible. Lots of signs are yellow, it is somewhat easy to miss.

[@Posark]

Crossing from Mexico into US: walking for days, half starved, swim across the river, crawl under barbed wire, owe thousands of dollars to your guide Crossing from US into Mexico: oops how did that happen

[@Bioniking]

At a certain point I got to blame traffic engineers. The way roads are designed in the US (I can only speak for the US, although roads in Mexico are wack from my limited experiences there), encourage drivers to act like idiots.

[@samimotag]

I almost drove into Mexico one night when I was lost. Right in front of me was a border patrol vehicle and then I looked around and saw my mistake. So I turned around in time. I was so scared

[@Ap_twsh]

Dont be scared, its not good for you.

[@micosstar]

like be scared, absorb the feeling for a couple of seconds then maintain composure

[@R3_dacted0]

There's a point where too much information will just cause people to not pay attention. - Scroll through a website and be blind to all of the ad banners on the sides. - Watch the news and don't notice any of the tickers on the sides of the screen. - Read an article online and instinctively ignore the first few paragraphs. We are trained to ignore samey information overload.

[@jeremys6631]

I understand if it's one or two a month but if it's one or two a week. It's the highway and border patrol problem. They need to redo everything. And if someone did make a mistake turn them around. Why make it their fault. When the signs are complicated.

[@igortolstov487]

Country borders is an opportunity for government workers to feel a lot more important than they actually are

[@appomattoxross6751]

You wouldn't last a day doing their job. It would be better to shut down the IRS.

[@benschlotte8242]

I was working near the boarder and missed the last exit. I was in the fast lane and couldn’t get over to get off the last exit. I was put into secondary inspection. I was taken into an office, frisked, interrogated accused of smuggling drug money into Mexico. They scanned my work truck, ripped my door panels off, removed my seats, ripped off my headliner. Went through all my tools, scanned my buckets of paint. When they were happy that I wasn’t smuggling drug money. I was left to put my truck back together and then escorted back to the USA. Needless to say I was well aware to stay away from Mexico. This was 22 years ago. And there wasn’t much warning either.

[@biruss]

There was a u turn from the left lane

[@dakotajames3924]

I did this in Laredo, and explained to the border patrol about my mistake and he let me turn around in the employee parking lot.

[@_LilRascal_]

For what it’s worth, if you are a US citizen and you have some sort of documentation that they can use to verify your identity and citizenship status (passport, Social security card, driver’s license, state-issued ID) then you will be allowed into the US after secondary inspection. It’s a hassle, but, as if it ever needed to be said, there’s literally *ZERO* excuse to make a U-turn on the freeway

[@MrVenona]

The U.S. government says that I need more than just a driver's license to enter the USA. The people making a U-turn on the freeway are making a decision based on what the USA government tells them. Don't hate the player. Hate the game.

[@privacyplease64]

Pull over and call 911 like the officer said. Do not enter Mexico, too dangerous.

[@gideonparry5684]

​@@MrVenonait is illegal to enter without a passport, but you will be let in and have less problems than driving the wrong way on the freeway

[@bartholmes9791]

If you have legal (legal in the US that is) firearms in your car, you can still go to jail if you carry them over to Mexico. So not exactly zero excuse.

[@clarkabeast8136]

Thanks for the tips I’m learning how to drive and this can really help me and other people navigate at the border.

[@bert4969]

Can someone explain why they’d suggest calling 911 if you accidentally drive into Mexico? That sounds like a massive overreaction

[@KyleHarrisonRedacted]

I live in a border town. Once you’re in that lineup, theres no going back. My wife and I always have our passports on us so when this happened to me (Canadian going to the us) because I was just following google maps directions and wound up at a border crossing I’d never seen before, I had wondered.. what would happen if I didn’t have my passport on me… how does that work. I imagine I’d just be turned around in that little inspection area but I have no idea 🤷‍♂️ there really needs to be an exit ramp just before the border booths, to allow accidentals to bail or those who intended to cross at first but something has come up during the wait time

[@baseguitar02]

The sign should appear on all signs with big capital letters in RED with flashing led lights, that would be the only way people will more likely notice.

[@donnie9001]

people will still miss it!

[@PhilMoskowitz]

You know this isn't like missing the last free exit before entering a tollway. This is accidently going into another country. One that most US citizens really don't want to end up in.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

Most? You mean the hand full of trumptards that... drink Mexican beer and travel to Mexico when the power is out.

[@ge2623]

I'd take Mexico over Florida. Or anywhere in the South.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

@@ge2623 Agreed.

[@DemarcusQ]

I litteraly crossed into Tijuana with my white friend trying to get to the mall. And there’s litteraly no easy U turn I tried to find one I even got off the car talked to 4 officers (before the gate) and all of them told me I had to continue driving thru like wttfff?????? Literally no one expects to be in another country right away, rather there is countless number of times you’ve seen a “last exit” sign and drive right passed it.

[@davidreichert9392]

I was visiting the area once from Canada, when going down that stretch of highway I was meticulously paying attention to the signage so had no problem getting off in time, but I really did have to pay attention closely. Road signage in general in the US, to be honest, is quite poor.

[@prestonvanhorn6248]

I feel sorry for the ppl who don’t realize where they are going and then get stuck in Mexico forever 😢 they need more signs 🙏

[@BlackcrimeMatters-rz5ov]

Actually if you have a visa for usa, then you might have to re-apply to re enter

[@steveroman3729]

Wouldn't be stuck there for long, some cartel lookout will call you out and you'll be snatched up in a windowless van and your arms, legs will be out for display in public the next morning and a courtesy video of your execution for everyone to see online.

[@lantrick]

US citizens will not be "stuck in Mexico forever"

[@donkeyp]

ur not gonna get stuck forever🤦‍♂️ what a shit comment

[@marcofeature]

@@BlackcrimeMatters-rz5ov For nonimmigrant US visa holder doing short travel between US and Canada/Mexico, there's a rule called Automatic Revalidation so that you can use your expired US VISA to reenter the US, as long as you have a valid, non-expired I-94 for your prior stay in the US.

[@BlindMango]

There are drivers not paying attention to anything on the road? I am shocked!

[@JohnS-er7jh]

call 911, you must be joking. there is NOBODY coming for you to assist if in that situation.

[@stickyfox]

Here in NY at the Canadian border.. *there is a u-turn* lane... but it isn't marked with signs, and if you ask a border agent where it is, they will immediately hound you for an unnecessary explanation of why you need to turn around, and what sort of failure of a human being you are to arrive at their border unprepared. Thankfully I know where it is if I ever need to use it. It's just stupid basic common sense to provide a means for drivers to turn around so this doesn't happen. We have lost some skills that less-"developed" civilizations benefit from every day.

[@pita3908]

If this is happening too many times, then it's a issue with signage...... city need to improve its warning signs or do something to enable drivers to exist safely off the wrong side and onto a different exist to get out.. It's not enough just to say pull over and call 911. No one should die trying to get off wrong turn..

[@jacobs5518]

Or people could pay attention while they drive.

[@jeremys6631]

​@@jacobs5518or what old man that benn crossing for 40 years said. Put more obvious signage.

[@JasonJia11]

​@jeremys6631 How more obvious can it get than "last USA exit" or "u-turn back to USA"? There are multiple opportunities to avoid crossing the border, and we have this magical thing called GPS, which makes it even easier these days to avoid this issue. It's the driver's responsibility to know where they are and where they're going.

[@actionboy6934]

​@JasonJia11, clearly, you rely on GPS way too much. The GPS won't tell you that you're close to the border, plus 1 or 2 signs stating that the border is coming up is extremely insufficient. I've seen more signs dictating a rural exit on the interstate. Hell, I've seen a lot of proper signage for prohibited traffic through a tunnel. When it comes to driving, you need to make it obnoxiously known that the border is coming up. Crossing the border is a pretty big deal and they should not be forcing people to call 911 just to make a U-turn.

[@White91Z]

Happened to me and three friends in 2004 while we were staying in San Diego. We kept looking for the parking lots for Tijuana described in the guide book. By the time we saw the sign, we were in the far right lane expecting an exit for parking. We couldn’t cross the traffic so we got onto a one way street into Tijuana, finally found a cross street to the one way back out. We could see the border crossing but a Tijuana cop pulled behind us and pulled us over. He told us we were under arrest, going before a judge, the rental car would be impounded and we’d spend the rest of our vacation waiting in jail. We were crazy scared.Then he hinted that for $300 cash he could get them to go easy. We came up with the cash, that we would probably have spent on Tijuana junk anyway, gave it to him and he escorted us to the border. Never want to go back or have anything to do with any part of Mexico ever again.

[@privacyplease64]

Absolute shithole of a country

[@weeblordgaming6062]

Sounds like a shitty corrupt cop

[@em.415]

I had my passport when this happened to me. But there’s literally no real checkpoint when crossing from San Diego to Tijuana. Just one guy waving to drive through. It’s easy to not pay attention and just drive past on the highway.

[@ac.bhartiya]

If alcohol is such a major issue for accidents happening in the world, then not a single so-called world leaders are banning alcohol??

[@philbrooks5979]

You hit the brakes and go back no matter what.

[@hgallegos915]

Also.... Don't sh00t Uber drivers if you see Mexico signs....

[@marcofeature]

The sign for the lane heading to Mexico should be colored yellow, not the lane heading back to the US. People driving long distance on highway will automatically take the lane without yellow sign since that's usually the default option.

[@marksierra3522]

Literally just find the safest place to turn around (even if you have to wait until you cross into mexico). There will be place to turn around - you will not die.

[@951penalozahugo]

This happened to my girlfriend and I when we were ditching high school. They should put Mexican flags on the freeway signs.

[@fen4ri]

Oh that's actually a really good idea! Add Mexican flags to the signs pointing to stuff in Mexico, and USA flags next to the USA exits and U-turns

[@mediocreman2]

If you didn't ditch high school, you might have known how to read a road sign.

[@LahBrimGotCaughtbeinGayNBldg5]

This happened to me the first time I went to Niagara Falls lmao I booked a hotel and it booked it on the Canadian side and I thought you could just drive over. The lady was nice enough to let us turn around but I had Mary Jane in the trunk and everything. It could’ve went bad lmao

[@zekejdavidson]

Damn. Lucky you didn't get caught with it. I got a ticket from the Canadian border patrol agent for crossing the border with a THC vape cartridge lol.

[@mediocreman2]

You can't do that anymore. That must have been a long time ago.

[@LahBrimGotCaughtbeinGayNBldg5]

@@mediocreman2 do what?

[@perlaromero4277]

A week ago I was going back to Mexico from I805, there was no traffic that day, as I was approaching the border I saw in distance how some driver going from I5, just before the two freeways merge, carelessly turned to his right to take the last exit crossing all 4 lanes. So dangerous!!

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Ridiculous, this isn't a 911 qualified call to make. How many real crimes in process are ignored to cater to these?

[@known3617]

Just keep driving whatever happens to you even if you don’t have passport is better than driving the wrong way on the freeway and killing an innocent driver.

[@hypeenotic]

I solely blame distracted driving, there's blinking lights above it also. I understand it might be hard to see when sunny but ultimately you do not miss information like that if you drive correctly. Which is to basically observe every single traffic sign. I checked maps and I think the first sign is 2 miles out. While I think it should stand out a bit more, and it should be before Exit no.2 there still is enough time to react to going into another country?!

[@atweber]

You read every traffic sign are you kidding me? Be real dude that’s impossible and dangerous

[@garbagemanbear406]

I use google street view to study an area/street or city before I go into just to get an idea of what the roadway conditions are like

[@BrianKim-ih4qh]

*IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY GO INTO MEXICO GO TO HONG KONG AND HAVE A BLAST!* 😂

[@heroknaderi]

They should make the signs more alerty

[@zhaneranger]

When there are soo many signs posted all in one stop it’s hard to read them all in a moving car when you are also supposed to be paying attention to the traffic around you. There needs to be more signs separated out further back snd Mexico needs to be more bold

[@Kobytraphouse]

Revoke this man’s licens asap

[@Acemoddz]

There was actually a way to make a U turn if you missed the signs, but when the US customs decided to put booths entering into Mexico around 2020 they removed that U turn option, they dont even use the booths and i imagine they spent millions for them

[@REAL-UNKNOWN-SHINOBI]

Actually speaks a lot about our government. I'm actually wondering who the hell decided that was a good idea?

[@SunnyDiegoProduction]

The U-turn option is still there, it’s been the same one for more than 30 years. The booths you’re taking about are after that U-turn. I agree, are they ever gonna use those booths and what was the purpose for them? But the U-turn is still there, did you not see the video??? No wonder people miss those signs, this video is showing you the exact way to use that U-turn, yet there’s people complaint about no where to make a U-turns hahahahaha

[@Acemoddz]

@@SunnyDiegoProduction The u turn you are referring to is going through the gate to re enter into US and im guessing people get scared, there was a u turn way before that, there was no gate, so its not the same at all, it was an actual u turn not a left turn into a gate

[@TurtleSauceGaming]

Woah nice broll. Even got the go pro in that shot. Top tier videography.

[@rafael82x]

That a good idea put more signs like 5 miles of it One is not enough Some people don’t pay enough attention to the signs

[@OldLordSpeedy]

We have many borders in Europe, one was direct in the City of Hamburg into the free port. All of them have had *BIG* signs of a country flag at every lane same do you found on airports. 😂 Very visualized and easy understanding. Why long texting on a highway? 😮 It could be so easy right?

[@volodimirivanevko9238]

this is how the border is signed up here in Windsor/Detroit area. On the US side, at the intersection for the tunnel to Canada, there is big "CANADA ONLY" text on the turning lanes on Jefferson ave., and for the bridge, the highway exit signs have US flags for traffic staying in America, and Canadian flags for exiting traffic