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Rolly
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Car with foreign plates
Since I live on the mainland, I am very familiar with the rules for temporary importation of cars. I know that with the permit and a valid visa (FM3,
etc), it is not necessary for my CA plates to be current -- in fact, they are 7 years expired.
I know the rules are different in Baja -- the temp import permit is not required. I have 2 questions:
If I drive over to Baja with my expired plates, will I have a problem?
If I live full-time in Cabo with an FM3, do my foreign plates have to be kept current?
Thanks for your help.
[Edited on 5-9-2008 by Rolly]
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BMG
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Wow
It surprises me that they let you do that on the mainland.
I do know that in La Paz the police will stop U.S. plated vehicles and issue a ticket if the plate tags are expired. It happened recently to some
friends of ours.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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bajaguy
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Why would you be driving a car (anywhere) with plates that have been expired for 7 years?????
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Rolly
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I'm sorry you guys don't understand the law as it applies to the mainland of México. Current plates are not required so long as your permit and visa
are in order.
I am asking if it is different in Baja. I guess you are saying it is, that corrent plates are required.
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comitan
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Rolly
In BCS you have to have current plates, WHY would you be thinking Cabo? from the lifestyle you've been living, Cabo is high priced, CROWDED city in
BCS.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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TMW
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I see expired plates all the time in Baja some 2-3 years or more.
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sylens
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
I see expired plates all the time in Baja some 2-3 years or more. |
mordida bait i, for one, am not willing to take a chance. but there are many
out there much more adventurous than i.
and yes, the rules on the mainland are frequently different.
lili
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Rolly
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
WHY would you be thinking Cabo? |
I'm not. I'm just trying to expand my knowledge of issues of living in México. As you may know, I maintain a large website crammed with information
about living in México, but it has not a word about Baja. I trying to fix that.
If any one wishes to read my website and offer information where things are different in Baja, I would be eternally grateful.
Rolly
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Udo
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Ey, Rolly!
Thanks for your great link. You really put some effort into building you site. Lots of photos as well as superb food links (with photos).
WOW![/red]
Udo
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Bob and Susan
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you guys should tread lightly
rolly brook wrote the book on correct things to do
Rolly Brook is a true hero by helping some of us with info whe there was none available
here in baja if you have a temp import tag
(that big sticker in the window good for 10 years)
then you are current
the california tags can be expired
you wont get pulled over
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comitan
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Bob
You better explain about the temp. import for Baja, its news to me.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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BMG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Rolly
I'm sorry you guys don't understand the law as it applies to the mainland of México. |
Don't feel sorry for me. I don't care one iota about the laws, or rules, regarding expired tags on the mainland. I was just passing on some
information that I thought applied to one of your questions. I'll be more careful in the future.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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bajalou
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Rolly - I've got a lot of info from you website in the past and referred others there for good info. Several of the other forums have mentioned that
they have never found incorrect info there.
Regarding the temp. imp of vehicles. I believe that the law applies to ALL of Mexico but not being requited to have the permits here, very few are
familiar with the concept that the Temp Imp. Permit supersedes any foreign plate as to the legality of the vehicle in Mex. I believe while the Temp
Imp Permit is not required in Baja Calif or Baja Calif Sur, if you have one, you are covered.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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bajalou
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BMG
It surprises me that they let you do that on the mainland.
I do know that in La Paz the police will stop U.S. plated vehicles and issue a ticket if the plate tags are expired. It happened recently to some
friends of ours. |
BMG, did the friends car have a Temp Imp Permit decal on the windshield?
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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BMG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
| Quote: | Originally posted by BMG
It surprises me that they let you do that on the mainland.
I do know that in La Paz the police will stop U.S. plated vehicles and issue a ticket if the plate tags are expired. It happened recently to some
friends of ours. |
BMG, did the friends car have a Temp Imp Permit decal on the windshield? |
I'll find out next week.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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comitan
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Rolly
This site says the Temp. Import for the mainland is only good for 180 days.
http://www.mexonline.com/drivemex.htm
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Rolly
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They are talking about tourists with an FMT. It is correct that a temp permit with an FMT is good for a max of 180 days. BUT if you have an FM2 or
FM3, the permit is good so long as your visa is valid, including renewals for the rest of your life if you wish.
Read the law here: http://rollybrook.com/article_106.htm
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bajalou
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I thought that also, till I went to the mainland and had to get the TIP in Sonora. It was issued for about 11 months - till the renewal date for my
FM2 - and I was told the same as Rolly states, it's good thru all renewals.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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BMG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
| Quote: | Originally posted by BMG
It surprises me that they let you do that on the mainland.
I do know that in La Paz the police will stop U.S. plated vehicles and issue a ticket if the plate tags are expired. It happened recently to some
friends of ours. |
BMG, did the friends car have a Temp Imp Permit decal on the windshield? |
No.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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stanburn
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There you go.
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