US vehicles
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Roberto
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I have never heard that, if a US citizen is driving. I can't recall ever being asked for a registration except at the Aduana stops and they just want to confirm that you own the vehicle, not that it has a current registration.
The Federales have been creeping around town in recent months stopping locals who are driving with US plates or no plates. They just extort $20 or so and let the people go. A Mexican is not permitted to drive a vehicle with US plates, unless the owner of the vehicle is in the vehicle at the time or if they are married to the owner. If you let a Mexican take a vehicle and they are stopped the vehicle will probably be impounded. It's not even that simple though. An Abogado friend who works for the Hacienda (IRS) told me that Ana could drive the Titan across Fremont then down to the first cross street to Josefa with no problem but if she turned on Fremont to Josefa she would be in violation, the vehicle would be confiscated and I would have to pay a large fine. ??!?!?!!?
If they buy a US vehicle they are supposed to go through a very expensive process to import it, most don't bother due to the cost. The cost often far exceeds the value the vehicle. There are LOTS of US tagged vehicles with expired registrations driving around here.
The Federales have been creeping around town in recent months stopping locals who are driving with US plates or no plates. They just extort $20 or so and let the people go. A Mexican is not permitted to drive a vehicle with US plates, unless the owner of the vehicle is in the vehicle at the time or if they are married to the owner. If you let a Mexican take a vehicle and they are stopped the vehicle will probably be impounded. It's not even that simple though. An Abogado friend who works for the Hacienda (IRS) told me that Ana could drive the Titan across Fremont then down to the first cross street to Josefa with no problem but if she turned on Fremont to Josefa she would be in violation, the vehicle would be confiscated and I would have to pay a large fine. ??!?!?!!?
If they buy a US vehicle they are supposed to go through a very expensive process to import it, most don't bother due to the cost. The cost often far exceeds the value the vehicle. There are LOTS of US tagged vehicles with expired registrations driving around here.
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Jim
Guest
I just sold my US vehicle and bought a Mexican one. I was getting tired of insurance, emissions, high registration fees etc. when I don't go up there very often. I considered importing my Blazer and found it was cheaper to just replace it. I now have a Grand Cherokee with Mexican plates. I haven't gone back with this one yet so we'll see if they give me a hassle at the border. Also might be interesting to see if I get pulled over to check citizenship.
playaperro
El Pirata
I have come across a few road block where they are checking to see if your plate is current. One time coming back from the malecon and another on josefa. I was legal. Yea if they pull you over you might get away for twenty but not at a road block. They take your car to the side and then good luck nego..
