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Subject: Re: By private car to Mexicali, Baja California (Mexico) Posted on: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 07:25:23 +0000 (UTC)

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Jonas wrote:
> Is it wise to travel across the border by car (not a rental car).

Why would it not be?

> I've heard that Mexican auto insurance is required. Does this
> requirement apply also to the so-called "Free Trade Zone" close to
> the US Border?

There is a narrow zone (about 70km) in Mexico along the US border.
Your US insurance might be valid there. Locals even have special
license plates.

Going South of that zone, however, I believe you do need Mexican
insurance.
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