Their lack of insurance results in U.S. drivers having to pay higher premiums for vehicle coverage. All three accidents involved Mexican drivers without car insurance, Montemayor said. The state will soon start seeking contracts with U.S. insurance companies to sell the temporary policies. The companies would be given booths at border crossings to sell coverage for a day or longer. Border inspectors will seek proof of insurance.
State law mandates that vehicles are covered by insurance.
It's not too much to require foreign visitors to have vehicle insurance also. Some cooperation from the Mexican government would help.