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Mexico
If you are travelling from the
USA, to within the Border Zone (usually up to 20 kilometers south of the USA
- Mexico Border) or the Free Trade Zone (including the Baja California
Peninsula and the Sonora Free Trade Zone) there are no special requirements.
However, if you are hiring in, or plan on taking a US car car outside of
these areas then you must follow these rules and present yourself and your
vehicle at a Mexican customs point (Vehicular Control Module) with the
following documents (in triplicate - an original and 2 copies):
- A passport or birth certificate to prove
your citizenship.
- The appropriate immigration form (tourist
card).
- A valid vehicle registration certificate
in the driver's name.
- The leasing contract (if the vehicle is
leased or rented) which must be in the name of the person importing the
car.
- A valid driver's license, issued outside
Mexico.
- An international credit card, also issued
outside Mexico in the name of the driver of the vehicle.
If you don't have an international credit
card, you must pay a large bond (in the thousands of dollars depending on
your vehicle).
Autopistas (Freeways)
Mexican freeways are of varying standards,
although well surfaced toll roads (cuotas) are becoming more common. It is
now possible to get all the way from the Texas border to Acapulco on an
expressway, as well as down the Baja coast. Watch out for livestock in the
road.
Breaking your journey
Rest stops are not common on Mexican
expressways, although you will usually find clean facilities in and around
toll booths.
Petrol (Gasoline)
Be choosy about where you fill up and attempt
to stick to larger stations. It is not uncommon for the pump-attendent to
fail to clear the pump before starting to fill your tank (meaning you end up
paying for the guy in front's fuel). Don't be shy about keeping a firm eye
on proceedings.
Crime advice
Mexico has a poor crime reputation and you
are advised to take all the standard precautions for staying safe. You are
also advised to avoid driving after dark.
Law enforcement
Law enforcement is erratic. You may also be
confused by the principle of guilty until proven innocent.
Checkpoints are common, but are not as scary as they first appear. Be
respectful of law enforcement officers at all times - you do not want to get
on the wrong side of a Mexican policeman or woman.
Documents
At all times you must carry:
- A passport or birth certificate to prove
your citizenship.
- The appropriate immigration form (tourist
card).
- A valid vehicle registration certificate.
- The leasing contract (if the vehicle is
leased or rented).
- A valid driver's license, issued outside
Mexico.
Insurance is not mandatory, but recommended.
US or Canadian insurance is not valid in Mexico.
Please check with your rental company before taking a US or Canadian hire
car into Mexico.
Alchol
Do not be caught drink-driving, you will regret it. See our guide to
maximum blood alcohol limits.
Seat Belts
Seat belts must be worn by the driver, but not any passengers.
Alenda Car Rental has taken care to
ensure that the information in this website was correct at the time of
publication. However, we can take no responsibility for any harm, or
misfortune, caused by following the advice on this website. You should
always consult the authorities in the country in which you are travelling
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