ea93105 Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 My US driver's license has expired and I will be driving into the US with my Mexican plated car and valid Mexican drivers license. Will I need anything else to travel throughout all US states such as an International drivers permit ? Also I will try to purchase additional liability coverage to cover any higher limits set by certain states. If I were to be pulled over for something and they need to issue a ticket what kind of problem can be expected without a US address ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 We have been driving to the U.S. from Mexico for over 20 years with a Mexican license. We have driven as far as Michigan into the U.S. No problems. We personally know that in Texas and AZ, just across the Border there are many places to buy liability insurance. We were pulled over for speeding once and when we showed our DL, the office gave us a verbal warning. Check with the States you will be traveling through to see what their requirements are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Any issues renting a car in the US with a MXN drivers license? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cartero Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bisbee Gal said: Any issues renting a car in the US with a MXN drivers license? I’ve done it but had to pay an arm and a leg for insurance because of Mexican License. My credit card did not include the car insurance but some might. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 We are not driving any longer to the U.S., we fly. We rent cars in MI and AZ regularly, no problem with MX drivers license. Our car insurance here in MX covers us for rental cars in the U.S. However, sometimes, depending on the time of year, we take out extra liability insurance and, since we are only gone a couple of days at a time, we think the cost is reasonable. We rent cars through Expedia.com and chose pick up at the local airports where we fly into. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Car rental agents on both sides of the border will use any excuse, ruse, or trick to sell extra liability insurance. I always refuse knowing that the laws do not allow rentals without them being insured at the base rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Some of us like extra Liability in sue-happy USA..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 hour ago, ibarra said: We are not driving any longer to the U.S., we fly. We rent cars in MI and AZ regularly, no problem with MX drivers license. Our car insurance here in MX covers us for rental cars in the U.S. However, sometimes, depending on the time of year, we take out extra liability insurance and, since we are only gone a couple of days at a time, we think the cost is reasonable. We rent cars through Expedia.com and chose pick up at the local airports where we fly into. Does your MX insurance cover 'collision' for you in the US or just liability? If not, how does the rental company get reimbursed for repair is you have a wreck? If it does cover collision etc, is it at a Mexican hourly rate or US rate? Just curious..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, RickS said: Some of us like extra Liability in sue-happy USA..... That extra can cause you to be sued. I only carry the law's requirement, they can find me to sue me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Bisbee Gal said: Any issues renting a car in the US with a MXN drivers license? I´ll add my 2 cents. Have rented cars many times in the EU with Mexican DL, never a problem, never had to purchase additional insurance, more than what US licensees had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 hours ago, AngusMactavish said: That extra can cause you to be sued. I only carry the law's requirement, they can find me to sue me. The need to increase insurance would be proportional to the amount of assets one has in the US. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 In the EU, they will tie up/put a certain amount on hold, on your credit card if you don´t buy the extra insurance. That goes away when you return the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 10 hours ago, RickS said: Does your MX insurance cover 'collision' for you in the US or just liability? If not, how does the rental company get reimbursed for repair is you have a wreck? If it does cover collision etc, is it at a Mexican hourly rate or US rate? Just curious..... Just collision. As to what happens if you have a claim, I can't answer your question since we haven't had any claims. Those would be questions for the insurance agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 You need to check your Mexican policy. It will depend on the level of coverage you buy and the company. For example my Qualitas "Amplia" policy has USA liability included. You go to their website, enter your policy number and you can then print an English copy of the coverages in the USA. I am aware of no Mexican policy that includes comprehensive-collision coverage. As to individual states requirements; If you live in for example in North Dakota and drive across the USA you don't buy the liability required for each different state. Your home policy limits are the rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 10 hours ago, ibarra said: Just collision. As to what happens if you have a claim, I can't answer your question since we haven't had any claims. Those would be questions for the insurance agency. I am surprised... with a capital "S".... that it covers 'only collision' as I, like Mostlylost, have never heard of a Mexican policy covering US travel Collision and maybe especially on a rental vehicle there. I really don't know how one can protect themselves from financial despair when driving a non-US covered vehicle while in the US other than paying the rental agency for that coverage... and it ain't cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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