Tickets, Mexico vs USA if u every wondered!
As we all know a ticket must be paid nearly immediately in Mexico should you get one. I have often wonder what happens to a Mexico local traveling in USA if they get a ticket. I had a chance to ask ...
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I live here on the Southern border of Texas and we have HUGE numbers of Mexicans bringing their vehicles across the border each week. Most seem to drive carefully (I've watched for this.) and I suspect it's because they don't want to get a ticket for failure to have insurance. A large number of these visitors are coming to shop in McAllen, Harlingen, or Brownsville and the new super outlet mall located in Mercedes. I've counted as much as 75% Mexican license plates on the parking lot at Mercedes. South Padre Island is also a major destination for many of our friends from Monterrey-Saltillo, especially during Holy Week.
I haven't talked to a State Police officer about this, but will.
Many Americans cross the bridge at Nuevo Progreso in their cars and there's no office selling Mexican auto insurance anywhere around there. I think they realize that the average speed on the about 7 square blocks visited by tourists is about 15 mph and don't think they need insurance. I operate a website for the town and cross over about 100 times each year and have yet to see anyone get a ticket.
I haven't talked to a State Police officer about this, but will.
Many Americans cross the bridge at Nuevo Progreso in their cars and there's no office selling Mexican auto insurance anywhere around there. I think they realize that the average speed on the about 7 square blocks visited by tourists is about 15 mph and don't think they need insurance. I operate a website for the town and cross over about 100 times each year and have yet to see anyone get a ticket.
