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Tijuana to Mulege with expired plates/entry permit

Iflyfish - 2-12-2011 at 11:23 AM

Any one heard of an Immigrado status vehicle on the highway from Tijuana to Mulege with expired U.S. plates and outdated entry permit being stopped? What is the likelihood and where might that occur, or has occured?

I understand different rules apply to Immigrado status vehicles.

U2U answers also appreciated

Iflyfish

gnukid - 2-12-2011 at 11:32 AM

You can purchase a one way or round trip special "trip permit" from the dmv for the purpose of an off road trip or delivery of vehicle to use on the ranch property or potential sale or importation.

The last time I got one it was $15-17and it is a pink window sticker that goes in the window, I was never stopped or asked for proof of registration on the trip.

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc9258.htm

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d03/vc4003.htm


[Edited on 2-12-2011 by gnukid]

Pescador - 2-12-2011 at 04:46 PM

I am confused. Entering Mexico with expired plates? I think that is what you are referring to. The rule is supposed to be that if you come to Mexico and your plates expire while in Mexico that you are still legal in terms of the laws of Mexico, but to enter for the first time might raise another question.

Bajahowodd - 2-12-2011 at 04:54 PM

I know that there are almost a zillion vehicles driving around Baja with expired US plates. My best guess is that unless you get into an accident, you will not be stopped or questioned. Certainly, the army checkpoints aren't even close to contemplating something such as expired US plates.

I'm guessing that you are probably more at risk while you are driving NOB than SOB.

gnukid - 2-12-2011 at 05:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Pescador
I am confused. Entering Mexico with expired plates? I think that is what you are referring to. The rule is supposed to be that if you come to Mexico and your plates expire while in Mexico that you are still legal in terms of the laws of Mexico, but to enter for the first time might raise another question.


This is in reference to articulo 106 which does not apply for inmigrado I think.

DavidE - 2-12-2011 at 06:01 PM

In fact, Baja California law allows an officer to cite the driver of a foreign placard vehicle with expired tags. There is no formal car permit for the Bajas, so your's cannot be expired. Only the rear license plate tag.

Indeed if your FM-3 was current and or you had a mainland car permit then that superceeds the license plate tag requirement.

You can take this info to the bank --- it is correct. Been there and done that.

Iflyfish - 2-12-2011 at 10:27 PM

Thanks all, appreciate the input.

Iflyfish