Moto insurance for Guatemala

[mudandsmoke]

Hi are there any informed travellers out there that can clarify the legality of the requirement for third party or any other insurance for a motorcycle. I crossed the border today from Mexico to Guatemala, there was no insurance available at the border. If it is a requirement, where can I buy?
Thanks. Andy

[guaterider]

Insurance is NOT mandatory in Guatemala .

[gerardoviavia]

also not in Honduras

[maja]

But really necessary in all of Latin America for the legal assist cover which in the unlikely event of having a contretemps with another person will keep you out of custody whilst the judge decides who did what to whom. Ride safe.

[scooper]

Originally Posted by guaterider

Insurance is NOT mandatory in Guatemala .

If you ever get in an accident where people getting injured, regardless of guilt, Everybody will be ending up in jail and all vehicles will be confiscated till a judge decide who is guilty and that can take for ever, this applies to Guatemala as well in Honduras!
The good part is, if it happens in Guatemala , you will get free very good assistance if your country has an embassy or Consulate in Guatemala, called Asistur, if I remember the name good and will do all the legal work, till you free and surprisingly the person assigned to you will be 24 hours available.
In Honduras , you will be on your own
Both countries do not need insurance ( Liability) and it would be hard to get with foreign plates anyway and takes forever to get
So bottom-line is drive very defensive!

[mudandsmoke]

Thanks dedicated Hubbers for the quick response. Understanding the law makes all the difference when you have a run in with the Police and Officialdom.
Regards. Andy

[manfredschweda]

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