Recommended Liability Limits Carried in Mexico

Julieakin • January 8, 2013

Change to Recommended Liability Limits Carried in Mexico

The logo for sanborn 's mexico auto insurance Effective November 30th, 2012   The Mexican Congress established increase the amounts of indemnities in the event than an individual causes the death to a third party, this change is stated on Federal Labor Law on its article 502 that clearly states that the death benefit increases substantially.  Changes to the recommended Mexico liability limits can be found in this article.

Prior to November 30, 2012, the indemnities were based on “Seven Hundred and Thirty days of The General Minimum Wage or the highest Professional Minimum Wage” , plus funeral expenses, as a result of this change, the liability exposure has been multiplied by two, three and up to four times, depending on the state where the accident occurs.

What this means to you: Sanborn's Insurance now recommends that you purchase a minimum of $300,000 liability limit before you cross into Mexico.

 

The new Labor Law states:

"Article 502. In case of death, the compensation due to persons shall be the amount equal to the amount of “Five thousand days of The General Minimum Wage or the highest Professional Minimum Wage”, plus funeral expenses, as a result of this change, the liability exposure has been multiplied by two, three and up to four times, depending on the state where the accident occurs, some examples are below:

 

 

Previous Labor Law

Law

Mexico City

State of Mexico

Coahuila

Local criminal

3,788

7,576

42,957

Federal criminal

45,390

45,390

45,390

Common

45,390

3,788

45,390

Amounts expressed in USA Dollars

New Labor Law

Law

Mexico City

State of Mexico

Coahuila

Local criminal

24,261

48,522

357,681

Federal criminal

290,724

290,724

290,724

Common

290,724

24,261

290,724

Amounts expressed in USA Dollars

 

 

May 9, 2025
To update you on what is happening at the Lukeville/Sonoyta border crossing for our insureds traveling to Rocky Point: Depending on the officer, Mexican authorities (Guardia Nacional) are enforcing the FMM and passport requirements, but not consistently. Some travelers have reported crossing as usual without passports, and officers simply waived them through. Others have reported obtaining FMMs at the border, with all travelers carrying passports. If travelers are transparent and declare any alcohol they’re bringing into Mexico, they are being charged a 114% tax. However, some people reported having alcohol but were waived through by officers and did not pay the tax. It appears enforcement depends on the officer, and tourists are currently taking their chances. It comes down to each traveler’s level of confidence and risk tolerance, as enforcement is not yet consistent. Our company’s recommendation is to follow the law: Process the FMM online Print the form Stop at the INM (Immigration) office at the border to get it stamped Reminder: The FMM tourist permit is only for foreign citizens, not for individuals with dual citizenship. Here is the link to obtain the FMM online (in case travelers ask where to process it before crossing the border): https://www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/en/solicitud.html The INM Immigration Office is located in the Aduana building. For your reference, the Gastrak/Sanborn’s location in Lukeville and the Aduana building (just to the left after crossing the border) are highlighted. Additional reminders for this border crossing: All vehicles must have a current, original, valid registration OR the original title/notarized copy. Digital copies or images are not accepted. If the vehicle is not owned by the driver (e.g., a company vehicle, borrowed from family or friends), a notarized letter of permission from the owner is required to take the vehicle into Mexico. Border Hours: U.S. and Mexican authorities have agreed that the Lukeville–Sonoyta border crossing to Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) from March 7 to October 10, 2025.
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