It seems that my post wasn't clear enough, in spite of the mention of "non-English speaking cops and border officials".



Since "non-English speaking cops and border officials" are normally not found within the USA I assumed that everyone would know that I was referring to Mexico, and beyond, where ICBC insurance isn't valid anyway. I'm sorry if I misled anyone by not being clear enough.



Since ICBC insurance coverage ends at the Mexican border it's normal to let it expire after crossing the border and get Mexican insurance before crossing the border or at the border. Not mandatory in all Mexican states but highly recommended as a way to stay out of jail while things are sorted out by the authorities should an accident happen. The only concern I would have is what I mentioned earlier. A non-English speaking cop or border official seeing an "expiry" date and making an issue out of it since he or she won't be able to read the English language document and much less fully understand it.

Unfortunately there isn't much available, if anything, for some of the Central American countries except for Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama ...where it's mandatory and sold at the border crossings. Mexican insurance is readily available at the border crossings, in border towns on the US side and online, tailored to your date of arrival.

I would never suggest that anyone ride in the USA or Canada without insurance. It's a quick shortcut to bankruptcy if something should happen. Both for the rider and the innocent accident victim. I read the OP's post as asking for insurance for Mexico. If that was not his intent, then I misunderstood his request.

Buen viaje amigo. Espero que te disfrutes bien en Mexico y Centroamerica. Que te vayas bien.

Ich wuensch dir eine gute Reise. Hab viel Spass in Mexico und Zentralamerika.


...Michelle

Michelle, you understood completely right. Thank you!
I called the Canadian insurance today and they said I could an extension of validity for the license plate, which would cost about 19 or 29 $a year.
we will see what happens...

I'm learning a few useful things from this thread. I had no idea that a licence plate extension was available in BC. That might come in handy some day.


Thanks for sharing that info


...Michelle