What You Need to Know About Driving Your Vehicle Legally in Mexico Alfonso Galindo - The Yucatan Times
go to original July 13, 2015

Despite the announcement made by the head of “Aduana” just two months ago, enforcement has resumed as of June 7, 2015 on Mexicans driving foreign plated vehicles. However, this new regulation includes those on “Permanent Residency“, so beware.

By law, only federal officers/officials, and military can ask you for your proof of immigration status. If you are stopped you must present a valid license which corresponds with the country of your valid plates (don’t whip out your Mexico’s driver’s license!)

Writing a note authorizing a Mexican to drive your car will not exempt you from the fines, in some cases the cost has exceeded $1,500USD. Plus time to retrieve the vehicle.

Any Mexican police officer CAN site you for driving on expired plates or license, regardless of your country of origin.

Remember that proof of liability insurance continues to be required to drive on Mexican Federal Highways.

If you have Permanent Residency status in Mexico you must import your car to drive without worrying about being pulled over by the police.

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