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Category: Driving in Mexico

driving in mexico can be an amazing experience. However, don’t fall into the traps of not understanding the difference. Mexico has specific laws, KM/H instead of MP/H, and other. Start here to learn some differences

Driving a Foreign Vehicle

Driving a Foreign Vehicle

Posted on June 25, 2020March 17, 2021 by Charles

what if you want to drive a Mexican-registered car in the United States? Or, what if you are in Mexico and you want to drive a U.S. car? The answer depends on where you are LICENSED.

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COVID-19 Border Restriction

COVID-19 Border Restriction

Posted on June 6, 2020January 24, 2021 by Charles

The United States Customs and Border Protection agency announced an extension to the restrictions on border crossing into the United States. See below for the new message released today.

Posted in Company Announcements, Driving in Mexico3 Comments on COVID-19 Border Restriction
Car Repairs in Mexico

Car Repairs in Mexico

Posted on March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 by Mexico Mike Nelson

You can have any car repairs done in Mexico. No matter what the problem, Mexican mechanics can repair it and get you back on the road

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Drinking and Driving Laws in Mexico

Drinking and Driving Laws in Mexico

Posted on November 22, 2019February 10, 2021 by Charles

Visit Mexico and have a good time–but never drink and drive in Mexico.

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Tips for Driving Safely in Mexico

Tips for Driving Safely in Mexico

Posted on November 21, 2019December 2, 2020 by Charles

People travel to Mexico annually to enjoy its culture, deep history, tasty food, and abundant sunshine. Many of them drive within the country but find themselves unprepared. W

Posted in Driving in Mexico5 Comments on Tips for Driving Safely in Mexico
Mexico Travel Tips

Mexico Travel Tips

Posted on October 31, 2019March 2, 2020 by Charles

A large, diverse country, Mexico provides international travelers with a thrilling and unique travel experience. This is especially true among American travelers, as it ranks among the top destinations in the region

Posted in Driving in Mexico2 Comments on Mexico Travel Tips
Mexican Free Zone

Mexican Free Zone

Posted on October 5, 2019January 21, 2021 by Charles

The Mexican Free Zone designed to attract tourists. Formerly the “hassle-free” or “liberated area” – officially it is called the “Free Trade Zone.”

Posted in Border Crossing Requirements, Driving in Mexico, Mexican Insurance Tips & Tricks17 Comments on Mexican Free Zone
Driving Mexican Roads: 5 Things You Could Encounter

Driving Mexican Roads: 5 Things You Could Encounter

Posted on September 16, 2019January 20, 2021 by stynz

In many ways, driving in Mexico is a lot like driving on California or Arizona’s highways and byways. On the other hand, any time you drive in a foreign country, you can expect some differences.

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Hit and Run Mexico

Hit and Run Mexico

Posted on August 8, 2019March 11, 2021 by stynz

Being involved in a car crash is bad enough, but having the other driver flee the scene is even worse. Worst of all is being involved in a hit-and-run crash while on vacation in Mexico.

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Driving in Mexico compared to Driving in the US

Driving in Mexico compared to Driving in the US

Posted on August 1, 2019April 4, 2021 by stynz

Mexican roads are now safer than they’ve ever been. American drivers need to keep a watch on differences in local driving

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Driving in Mexico City – “Hoy No Circula” Restrictions

Driving in Mexico City – “Hoy No Circula” Restrictions

Posted on January 24, 2019January 31, 2021 by Charles

First of all, the goal of the “Hoy No Circula” program is to set standards that reduce vehicular traffic in the State of Mexico and DF, thus limiting environmental pollution

Posted in Driving in Mexico, Mexico City - District Federal2 Comments on Driving in Mexico City – “Hoy No Circula” Restrictions
Towing in Mexico

Towing in Mexico

Posted on February 7, 2018January 11, 2021 by Charles

Know

Here are some important things to note when you tow your boat, trailer, another car, utility trailer or ATV down to Mexico:

1. You MUST identify the towed unit when trailering in Mexico. When you add weight to the rear of your automobile it changes the operating dynamic and risk. Failure to tow behind an insured vehicle without listing …

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Driving Your Diesel to Mexico?

Driving Your Diesel to Mexico?

Posted on November 1, 2017January 10, 2021 by Charles

When driving a Diesel powered vehicle into Mexico make considerations. If you have the newer diesel engines that require low sulfur (Diesel 2) then check this locator for up-to-date Diesel 2 stations throughout Mexico. Also in this article we explain the differences and show what signs to look for at the Pemex gas stations.

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Mexico Traffic Tickets

Mexico Traffic Tickets

Posted on September 25, 2014January 20, 2021 by Charles

Getting a traffic ticket in Mexico may be inconvenient (as it is anywhere), but it’s not the end of the world and shouldn’t put a damper on your vacation or travel plans. To handle a ticket in Mexico listen carefully to the officer and ask

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Top 50 Sites to See in Mexico

Posted on January 15, 2014April 26, 2020 by Charles

It almost goes without saying that Driving in Mexico boasts far more than a mere fifty attractions to see when traveling through the country.  Yet the following sites and attractions are among the most famous among those driving through the country.  Be sure to include as many as you can when creating your itinerary; you […]

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Tijuana Ensenada Toll Road collapse

Tijuana Ensenada Toll Road collapse

Posted on December 30, 2013April 10, 2020 by Charles

A portion of the Ensenada – Tijuana toll road collapsed Saturday morning.

Posted in Driving in Mexico, Ensenada2 Comments on Tijuana Ensenada Toll Road collapse
Toll Roads in Mexico

Toll Roads in Mexico

Posted on September 20, 2012January 20, 2021 by Mexico Mike Nelson

The boom in Mexico’s toll road construction was 1989-1994. Fifty-two concessions were awarded to private contractors to build new roads covering about 5,000

Posted in Driving in Mexico, Mexican Insurance Tips & Tricks15 Comments on Toll Roads in Mexico
Green Angels

Green Angels

Posted on August 15, 2012March 12, 2021 by Mexico Mike Nelson

The Green Angels are heroes in Mexico to tourists broken down on the road. But where did they come from?

Posted in Driving in Mexico, Mexican Insurance Tips & Tricks8 Comments on Green Angels

Otay Mesa ‘Ready Lane’ Opens May 2, 2011

Posted on April 28, 2011March 2, 2020 by Charles

Otay Mesa to open the Ready Lane at the Otay Mesa border crossing on May 2, 2011. This lane is for those with one of these RFID’s: the U.S. Passport Card; the Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL); the Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC); Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST cards); the new Enhanced Permanent Resident Card […]

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Gasoline in Mexico

Gasoline in Mexico

Posted on April 15, 2011January 10, 2021 by Charles

If you are driving south, you may need to buy gasoline in Mexico at some point. Fortunately, this should be a simple and straightforward process for the most part, though there are some potential complications that can come up.

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