November 11, 2000

There is no excuse for entering Mexico without complying with financial responsibility laws.

In California driving a car without insurance will get the car impounded. Driver know this, there is no excuse. Only those without insurance seem to not like the rule, and are the ones who complain. The same thing happens in Mexico. Drivers, who have obtained the necessary insurance to protect themselves, while they may not like the extra expense, understand this is necessary to comply with the law. They understand they are not immune or expect dispensation from the law.

Respect the laws of other countries, as we demand ours be respected. When foreigners abuse our laws, they pay the penalty, and so it happens when our citizens abuse the laws in countries they visit.

Entering Mexico driving an automobile knowing that the country has Financial Responsibility laws, and not being in compliance or be able to comply with such laws, places the driver in an immediate stale of non-compliance with such laws.

Obtaining insurance, which provides compliance, and Supplemental coverage to provide for other potential problems associated with an accident, provides compliance, and avoids turning automobile accidents into more serious consequences.

In light of this, what possible reason or excuse can a US citizen offer for non compliance?