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NAFTA Regulations on Cross Border Traffic

The North American Free Trade Agreement went into effect in January of 1994. In over 14 years of existence it has had a tremendous impact on the transportation and exchange of goods across the United States and Mexico border. It has also helped to increase regulation of the commercial vehicles that carry these goods to streamline standards for trucks traveling in from Mexico.

Insurance

The United States Department of Transportation and Texas Department of Transportation require all Mexican motor carriers to have insurance covering bodily injury and property damage up the U.S. value of $75,000. Motor vehicles that carry hazardous materials are required to have US $1 million to US $5 million in coverage. The amount is dependent on the type of hazardous material.

Registration

Trucks and truck tractors are required to display their NAFTA permit windshield validation sticker at all times. It is to be placed on the lower left corner of the windshield. Drivers of trailers and semi-trailers will receive a NAFTA annual permit license plate. All receipts issued for permits must be carried with the driver while on the road.

Contact a Texas Truck Accident Lawyer Today

If you have suffered injury or death in an accident involving a commercial vehicle from Mexico, you may be entitled to recover damages for any losses you sustained. Contact the Texas truck accident attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 866.950.9000 for a free initial consultation.