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fishabductor
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| Quote: | Originally posted by viabaja
Please note if one has Mexican plates one needs to have a Mexican drivers license also. |
This is true, however it's easily obtainable. Mine took me all of 2 hrs start to finish. Lincense in hand. And under $700 pesos if you want to drive a
truck. For a car it's around $480 .
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fishabductor
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| Quote: | Originally posted by morgaine7
Cost, convenience, can sell car to anyone. Blending in. In three years of driving in La Paz, I've only been stopped once (non-event, guy didn't see my
windshield sticker). I don't have a choice, since I don't have a residence anywhere else, but if I did, I'd still have a Mexican car.
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ditto
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CP
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Hi,
I tried to find this on-line but could not...it may not exist...
Can anyone point me to a MEX law that says if its a US plated vehicle you have to have a US DL? I am just trying to make a point with someone and I
need proof.
If there IS proof. He has better arguments than I do that it is not the law.
Thanks.
No argument about Mex plated and Mex DL.
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fishabductor
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CP
Hi,
I tried to find this on-line but could not...it may not exist...
Can anyone point me to a MEX law that says if its a US plated vehicle you have to have a US DL? I am just trying to make a point with someone and I
need proof.
If there IS proof. He has better arguments than I do that it is not the law.
Thanks.
No argument about Mex plated and Mex DL. |
That's the way I have always understood the law. I have no proof however.
us plates us license and vice versa
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monoloco
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We have had Mexican plated vehicles and I can tell you that it a lot more expensive for the registration in Mexico than it is in Oregon.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by morgaine7
Each state has its own rules, I believe, but here's something along those lines from the Municipio de La Paz Reglamentos de Tránsito:
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Rough translation: "Driver's licenses issued by other municipalities of the state, as well as those from other states, are valid so long as they are
current; likewise, those issued by the authorities in other countries where reciprocity exists, and in this last case, so long as the vehicle bears
current plates and registration from the country where the license was issued."
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The rules do seem to vary by municipality. In Mexicali (source) there's no mention of the plates of the car anywhere that I could spot, just that there is a valid driver's license (from anywhere):
ARTÍCULO 52.- Para conducir un vehículo de motor en el Municipio, será necesario
que el conductor obtenga y lleve consigo la licencia vigente expedida por la
autoridad estatal competente, de acuerdo al vehículo o servicio que corresponda, de
conformidad con los requisitos y procedimientos de la Ley de la materia.
En el Municipio se reconocerá validez de las licencias de conducir vigentes
expedidas por autoridades competentes de otras entidades federativas o del
extranjero.
"...In the Municipality is recognized pre-existing driver's licenses
issued by competent authorities of other states or
abroad. "
So with my Driver's Licence from a European country I can legally drive a US car in Mexicali (and San Felipe), but not in La Paz! Same would apply to
a Canadian with a US registered car.
Rob
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Wow - seems to vary by municipio. OK, nothing cut and dry for all over.
Thanks mucho Kate and Rob for providing me with actual written stuff.
Sorry that I could not find that on my own.
Really really really appreciate you all.
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longlegsinlapaz
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| Quote: | Originally posted by morgaine7
Monoloco, Oregon must be awfully inexpensive, because the 2010 registration for my Mexican plated car was 315.73 pesos. Or are you including the
tenencia (late model car tax)?
[Edited on 7-22-2010 by morgaine7] |
It is, especially compared to Washington rates! Oregon passenger vehicle registration/renewal rates:
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/fees/vehicle.shtml#RegularReg
But the 4,000 mile round-trip drive for DEQ testing is a killer!
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We just drove down our '95 Isuzu Rodeo and left it with my step-son in Cabo. He and my husband went to Oonpafa (sp.?) and paid about 1800 pesos for
stickers and an ID for my step-son. He was to take off the CA plates (after we left), and he is the only one that can drive the car...unless we get
the special ID, too.
We'll see what happens! Guess he has to pay about 30 pesos a month to renew the ID or stickers?? He is a Mexican citizen, so probably a bit
different than for US citizens. Seemed pretty easy to me, and a lot less hassle than when we imported our Ford F-250 to haul down the trailer!
I'm deciding what to do with the CA registration. Don't know if I should report that it was transferred, (I read that it isn't officially out of my
name until the new owner sends in registration fees...not happening), or report it as non-operational. Any advice on this? The car has officially
been retired and will not be making it north across the border again!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Heather
We just drove down our '95 Isuzu Rodeo and left it with my step-son in Cabo. He and my husband went to Oonpafa (sp.?) and paid about 1800 pesos for
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Previous comments on Onapafa are mixed:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?fid=1&tid=422...
(edit: just noticed Heather that you were part of that thread, so you presumably already know it's not legal).
Rob
[Edited on 2010-7-23 by Riom]
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Like I said, we thought this would be a good route for us to go. Step-son is now in charge of car and any problems that come along with it!!!
I'd just like to have the car available when we go down for vacations. The car was 15 years old and had made at least 15 trips down to the tip...see
fit to retire my, "taxi rojo" there!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by longlegsinlapaz
| Quote: | Originally posted by morgaine7
Monoloco, Oregon must be awfully inexpensive, because the 2010 registration for my Mexican plated car was 315.73 pesos. Or are you including the
tenencia (late model car tax)?
[Edited on 7-22-2010 by morgaine7] |
It is, especially compared to Washington rates! Oregon passenger vehicle registration/renewal rates:
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/fees/vehicle.shtml#RegularReg
But the 4,000 mile round-trip drive for DEQ testing is a killer!
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We register our vehicles in Bend where there are no DEQ inspections required.
[Edited on 7-24-2010 by monoloco]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by viabaja
Please note if one has Mexican plates one needs to have a Mexican drivers license also. |
Are you sure? I've owned Mexican plated cars in Jalisco and Nayarit and a Mexican DL definitely wasn't required.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by morgaine7
In BCS (at least La Paz) a Mexican DL is required. The traffic law says a foreign license is acceptable only for a car with plates from the same
country.
Kate |
I dunno........I inquired at a new car dealership in San Jose del Cabo ( 3 months ago) and they said a Mexican DL was not required. They said a valid
US DL was all that was required to drive a Mexican plated car.
[Edited on 7-28-2010 by oxxo]
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fishabductor
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| Quote: | Originally posted by grito
| Quote: | Originally posted by viabaja
Please note if one has Mexican plates one needs to have a Mexican drivers license also. |
Are you sure? I've owned Mexican plated cars in Jalisco and Nayarit and a Mexican DL definitely wasn't required. |
I am also sure it is necessary. I just went thru it about a month ago. MEX plates...Mex License.. That is now the law. Last year that wasn't the law
or at least it wasn't enforced.
I am in san jose del cabo. The guy I bought the truck from a month ago didn't have a mex license, however when we put the truck in my name i needed a
DL. The cop said it was the law.
[Edited on 7-29-2010 by fishabductor]
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Advantage of mexican plates for me:
I have a US plated vehicle and a mexican plated vehicle. The US pickup is only used very seldom locally to launch a boat or for hauling. I don't
insure it with full time US / Mexican insurance. Too expensive, I take my chances!
If I need to go to the States, in my mexican vehicle, I can get a one day policy for 10 bucks, 30 day liability policy for 30 some dollars, and less
than a dollar more per day after that. I think a yearly policy is less than $150 but I don't know for sure. If I take my US plated truck, I have to go
online and find the cheapest agent in the states, get a 6 month policy @ 30 some dollars a month, pay for 2 months then cancel when I cross back into
Mexico. If my trip is just 1 day or 6 or 15 or 25, big expense and a big hassle too.
I know there are things I don't know about this, I'm only giving my personal experience. I'm sure I'm stirring the pot with people that "really know"
there stuff. So be it. I hope to learn from your feedback......güero
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| Quote: | Originally posted by güero
Advantage of mexican plates for me:
I have a US plated vehicle and a mexican plated vehicle. The US pickup is only used very seldom locally to launch a boat or for hauling. I don't
insure it with full time US / Mexican insurance. Too expensive, I take my chances!
If I need to go to the States, in my mexican vehicle, I can get a one day policy for 10 bucks, 30 day liability policy for 30 some dollars, and less
than a dollar more per day after that. I think a yearly policy is less than $150 but I don't know for sure. If I take my US plated truck, I have to go
online and find the cheapest agent in the states, get a 6 month policy @ 30 some dollars a month, pay for 2 months then cancel when I cross back into
Mexico. If my trip is just 1 day or 6 or 15 or 25, big expense and a big hassle too.
I know there are things I don't know about this, I'm only giving my personal experience. I'm sure I'm stirring the pot with people that "really know"
there stuff. So be it. I hope to learn from your feedback......güero |
Who do you use for insuring your mexico car in the states?
Also mexican insurance from lewis and lewis is cheap at about $190/yr for full coverage. i cant remember exactly
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güero
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishabductor
| Quote: | Originally posted by güero
Advantage of mexican plates for me:
I have a US plated vehicle and a mexican plated vehicle. The US pickup is only used very seldom locally to launch a boat or for hauling. I don't
insure it with full time US / Mexican insurance. Too expensive, I take my chances!
If I need to go to the States, in my mexican vehicle, I can get a one day policy for 10 bucks, 30 day liability policy for 30 some dollars, and less
than a dollar more per day after that. I think a yearly policy is less than $150 but I don't know for sure. If I take my US plated truck, I have to go
online and find the cheapest agent in the states, get a 6 month policy @ 30 some dollars a month, pay for 2 months then cancel when I cross back into
Mexico. If my trip is just 1 day or 6 or 15 or 25, big expense and a big hassle too.
I know there are things I don't know about this, I'm only giving my personal experience. I'm sure I'm stirring the pot with people that "really know"
there stuff. So be it. I hope to learn from your feedback......güero |
Who do you use for insuring your mexico car in the states?
Also mexican insurance from lewis and lewis is cheap at about $190/yr for full coverage. i cant remember exactly |
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güero
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| Quote: | Originally posted by güero
| Quote: | Originally posted by fishabductor
| Quote: | Originally posted by güero
Advantage of mexican plates for me:
I have a US plated vehicle and a mexican plated vehicle. The US pickup is only used very seldom locally to launch a boat or for hauling. I don't
insure it with full time US / Mexican insurance. Too expensive, I take my chances!
If I need to go to the States, in my mexican vehicle, I can get a one day policy for 10 bucks, 30 day liability policy for 30 some dollars, and less
than a dollar more per day after that. I think a yearly policy is less than $150 but I don't know for sure. If I take my US plated truck, I have to go
online and find the cheapest agent in the states, get a 6 month policy @ 30 some dollars a month, pay for 2 months then cancel when I cross back into
Mexico. If my trip is just 1 day or 6 or 15 or 25, big expense and a big hassle too.
I know there are things I don't know about this, I'm only giving my personal experience. I'm sure I'm stirring the pot with people that "really know"
there stuff. So be it. I hope to learn from your feedback......güero |
Who do you use for insuring your mexico car in the states?
Also mexican insurance from lewis and lewis is cheap at about $190/yr for full coverage. i cant remember exactly |
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Sorry about that, I never tried to quote a reply.
I cross the border in Tijuana and take the first exit, San Ysidro, go right and stop at the triangle place that changes money and sells insurance.
They only sell States / side insurance to Mexican plated cars.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Riom
Has to be a vehicle made in North America.
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Has to be a vehicle MANUFACTURED FOR SALE IN THE USA. The plaque on the front door post of my Yukon says "MANUFACTURED IN MEXICO" but it still has to
be imported
sorry, I forgot that I posted somrthing similar last May
[Edited on 7-29-2010 by durrelllrobert]
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