Friday, September 07, 2001

Police are checking the stickers on the cars. It's time for 'tekhasmotor'. Ordinarily it should be understood as a road safety measure; annual vehicle check up by people representing authorities.

Cars, tramways, buses older than you, that's one of the first things you notice in Armenia. And then you'll spot the latest models of Mercedes Benzes.

At 'tekhasmotor' a report from the psychologist (confirming driver's sanity) was requested.
'What's your work, "apper"?'
'I am unemployed.' 2000 drams settled the sanity issue on the spot for the 'unemployed' Niva owner.

No mechanic, no officer comes out to check the car parked outside.
After making legal and illegal payments the owner walks out of the office with the 2002 techmechanic sticker in hand to the safety of his car and Armenian roads.

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