The fine is always cheaper than a bribe and a bribe is also illegal. Rosarito is currently working on a new system for traffic citations that will allow you to pay by mail once you have returned to the United States. We'll keep you posted. Taxis are an affordable and convenient way to get around town. They run like buses, following a certain route on the main boulevard.
Many pharmacies offer long distance telephone service for reasonable rates.
You can also purchase phone cards that work in public payphones like a credit card. These cards are for sale at liquor stores, pharmacies and exchange houses. They rely on your tips for frivolous things like paying rent and feeding their families. You'll no doubt receive better service and nobody will have to think of you as a cheapskate. Tap water is okay for bathing and brushing your teeth, but we don't recommend that you drink it.