!Drinking Alcohol in Mexico - Mexican Insurance Exclusion!
Posted by Linden Gray on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 @ 09:40 AM
Mexican Auto Insurance and Mexico Insurance Blog
Review Current Mexico Travel Articles and Tips For Visitors Driving South Of the Border!Most visitors to Mexico are going to want to take advantage of the very affordable and delicious alcoholic beverages offered all around Mexico. While the legal drinking age in Mexico is 18, enforcement is not nearly as strict as in the United States. Requests for proof of age are on the rise in Mexico; however, anyone that appears to be of age will likely not be bothered.
Mexican stores, restaurants, and bars are permitted to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, so you will be able to find an adult beverage at just about anytime. It is illegal to drink on the street in Mexico, but this is rarely enforced. You are most likely safe to walk down the street with a cold beer, just dont get out of control or do anything stupid.
Drinking and driving is a very serious crime in Mexico and all (100%) Mexican Insurance policies are invalid if you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol. You certainly do not want to be caught driving under the influence. Taxis are not expensive in most areas of Mexico, so be safe and take a cab if you have been drinking. The Mexican authorities have been increasing their campaign against drunk-drivers recently.
Those caught driving drunk often face stiff penalties including the prospect of prison time. Foreigners with Mexican Car insurance are not provided any leniency from the local police when it comes to drunk driving, so be safe and just don’t do it. If you were to hurt or kill somebody, you could end up spending the rest of your vacation or many weeks in a Mexican prison.
Most of us know our alcohol tolerance levels and can manage our drinking based on our past experiences. It is important to remember that many places in inland Mexico are situated at high altitudes, including Mexico City. Alcohol will have a much stronger effect on a person at these altitudes compared to drinking at sea level. This is especially important to keep in mind if you are from an area of low altitude yourself.
