What do the California and Arizona Departments of Insurance mention about Mexican insurance?
The California Department of Insurance has an online publication to help consumers learn about automobile insurance called Consumers: Automobile Insurance. Under the “Helpful Hints” section of the table of contents, click on “What Else Should I Keep in Mind?” The Department states the following: “Review the territorial provisions of your policy with respect to driving in Canada and Mexico. Generally, Mexico does not recognize liability insurance issued in California. If you are involved in an accident in Mexico, you are subject to Mexican legal requirements. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that Mexican insurance be purchased prior to entering that country. Some California issued policies do extend limited physical damage (comprehensive and collision) coverage on vehicles for a limited distance while operating in Mexico.” The Arizona Department of Insurance has an online publication called “Personal Automobile Insurance FAQs.” This publication states the following about Mexican in
