Driving in Mexico

FAQs: Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for Vehicles in Mexico

You need to obtain a Temporary Import Permit to drive a foreign-plated vehicle into Mexico. This article answers commonly-asked questions about a vehicle TIP

Getting Around: A Guide to Mexican Street Speak

Spanish offers a potpourri of different terms to describe paths, streets, roads, and highways. This article provides a practical primer to help you get around

Some Practical and Safety Tips for Driving in Mexico

Most road trips in Mexico pass by trouble-free. This article shares practical tips to help avoid common hazards that drivers may encounter on the road in Mexico

Rules for Driving Foreign-Plated Vehicles in Mexico

Discover the rules for visitors and foreign residents driving foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico—as well as for Mexicans driving foreign-plated vehicles here

FAQs: Importing a Foreign-plated Vehicle to Mexico

These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about importing foreign-plated cars and other vehicles to Mexico—updated regularly

Liability Risk: Foreign Auto Insurance Limitations in Mexico

When you bring your vehicle to Mexico, be aware that no US or Canadian auto insurance provides the coverage you really need—liability to third parties

Toll gate and elevated beltway in Mexico City

Using Mexico’s Toll Roads and Mexico City’s Elevated Beltway

Mexico's toll roads offer fast and efficient highway connections between major Mexican towns and cities. This article describes how to access and pay for them

Tips for Keeping Your Vehicle Safe and Secure in Mexico

Car thieves operate everywhere; this article shares helpful tips and insights to help keep your vehicle and its possessions secure when you're driving in Mexico