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Silence820

Nov 1, 2010, 12:43 AM

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I have a valid U. S. driver’s license & FM-3, I have been living in México for almost a year. I was told that México will recognize my license, but I do not want to take the chance. Can someone tell me if this is true? Also what would it take to obtain a license here in Mexico City? Thanks
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sparks

Nov 1, 2010, 6:20 AM

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Can't point you to a legal quote but probably 5% of FM3 holders have Mexican drivers licences and I've never heard of problems.

What people with limited Spanish do around here is go to the Motor Vehicles department with a bi-lingual Mexican who is allowed to translate the test for you. Of course he can also give you the answers. If you have a valid licence from elsewhere, no driving test is required and you don't give up your other licence.

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Anonimo

Nov 1, 2010, 6:57 AM

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If you have a current valid foreigh driver's license, you may not have to take the test. We didn't have to in Pátzcuaro, 3 years ago. But as we know, policies differ from plce to place and also change with time.

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morgaine7

Nov 1, 2010, 7:25 AM

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Regulations vary state to state. In BCS, for example, a US license is fine if you're driving a car with US plates. If your car has Mexican plates, you need a Mexican license. Someone from Mexico City should be able to advise you on what's specifically required there.

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HhowieE

Nov 1, 2010, 5:19 PM

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Driving my Mexican plated truck in QRoo cost me $200 pesos because I only had my Canadian license. Or it could have been the illegal U-turn.

Maesonna

Nov 1, 2010, 8:45 PM

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Silence has received the answer in other forums, but it may be worth mentioning in this forum, too, that in DF, there is no driver's test. The requirements for getting a DF driver's license don't actually include demonstrating or even claiming to be able to drive or knowing the traffic laws.

Silence820

Nov 9, 2010, 5:16 PM

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Well here is the update to me obtaining a license in D.F.
I went to the Comercial Mexicana on Eje Central, in Tlatelolco. Office hours are from 9am to 9pm Spoke with the woman at the information desk with my infantile Spanish. She gave me a form and told me to pay $483 upstairs in the Mega Mart. I returned with my receipt of payment. She then told me to stand in the line to the right. I was the only one in the line. My number was called. I gave the next woman my FM-3 my Telmex bill and the receipt. She asked a few questions like occupation and blood type. She then sent me for my photo and fingerprints. The total time elapsed at this point, 10 minutes. The other 45 minutes were spent waiting for my license because the stupid machine was malfunctioning.

Now I can drive in the far left lane and make a right turn like the other Mexicans with license do.

Thank you to all that helped
~~The Right Path, Is Your Own Path~~