Spawn a vehicle, approach the city checkpoint, and complete an approved crossing before choosing Civilian, Checkpoint Authority (called Border Patrol in older guides), or Police play.
Checkpoint instructions and badge names rechecked September 17, 2026. Historical route details and screenshots retain their original dates.
IN-GAME REFERENCEYour first five minutes
- Spawn a vehicle and follow the road toward the border checkpoint.
- Enter a checkpoint lane and wait for Checkpoint Authority to approve you or send you to inspection.
- Complete a legal crossing before experimenting with wanted or smuggling routes.
- Use the map guide to learn the checkpoint, apartments, tunnel, bank, laundromat, and truck areas.
Button labels and spawn positions can move after updates. Follow the current in-game UI when it differs from an older video.
Choose the kind of session you want
| Lane | Good for | What you learn first |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian | Exploration and economy | Crossing, jobs, goods, housing |
| Checkpoint Authority (formerly Border Patrol) | Structured roleplay | Stamping, inspection, scanner |
| Police | Law-enforcement play | Wanted players, warrants, patrol |
| Federal teams | Later progression | Team ranks, special gear and vehicles |
Set three safe first goals
- Earn the Checkpoint Crossing badge as a Civilian; this is the current official badge name.
- Try one repeatable money route instead of chasing a video title promising instant millions.
- Pick one team to level before spreading progress across every role.
Shortcuts to avoid
The developer explicitly bans exploits, cheats, and auto-farming. Search results that advertise scripts or a money glitch are not part of this guide. Besides moderation risk, those pages are a common place to encounter unsafe downloads and fake executors.