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Driving in Mexico
 If
you have only a limited time for travel or are in a hurry to arrive
at your destination the toll roads (Carreteras de Cuota) are the way
to go. They are well maintained wide and often divided highways
that can cut miles and hours off your trip. Some are among the
most expensive in the world (close to $40 US from Mexico City to Acapulco)
but often the savings in time and maintenance costs are well worth the
tolls.
If you have the desire to wander, the smaller highways will take you to many interesting and varied destinations, including smaller towns and villages, archeological sites and wonderlands that have yet to be overrun by the masses.
Be sure your vehicle is in good condition: Check tire pressure, alignment and balance, steering, brakes, hoses exhaust, lights and fluids. Don’t forget your spare, jack and lug wrench, fire extinguisher, first aid kit and a flashlight. In case of an accidentIf your car is still on the road, blocking or slowing traffic, place signals ahead and behind to warn other drivers. Have someone notify the police and wait for them. Ask for medical help, if someone is hurt do not move them unless they are in danger from traffic, fire or blood loss. If you are not injured do not leave your vehicle, wait for the police and ask them to help you to gain the release of your vehicle from the accident site. If you are involved in a multi vehicle accident, do not make deals with the other drivers, wait for the assessment of the police. Documentation to keep in your control
Play it safe
Special Information for Driving in Mexico City - "Hoy no Circula"Mexico City, to minimize pollution, has a program called day without a car. One day per week, depending on your license plate number, you are subject to large fines for driving your car and possible impoundment. If the following numbers match the last number of your license plate you should not drive on that day.
Vanity and other personalized license plates without numbers are included in Friday. Liberally translated by John Murphy from Guia Oficial Programa Paisano October 1998 Ed. |
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