We are from BC and are currently in Mexico with our Diesel Pusher. The laws of BC require an Air Brake Endorsement to drive a rig with Air Brakes. My husband has his, I do not have mine. Due to health issues it is necessary at this time for me to drive the rig but since I don't have my AB Endorsement I am wondering if I my Mexican Insurance will cover me. Anybody know?
I doubt they would do any checking. How would the authorities knowknow about air brake endorsements. As long as you have a driver's license you are good to go.
Thanks Moisheh,
My concern is would my Mexican insurance be valid in an accident in Mexico if I am driving without my air brake endorsement. Apparently my BC insurance would not be valid in the same scenario in US and Canada.
As long as You feel confident driving, and Your DH is in the Co-Pilots seat You should be fine. However It certainly would be smart to give Your Insurance Company a Call First just to be absolutely sure!
Rob & Jean
98 Dutch Star Diesel Pusher ..92 Tracker 4X2
I cannot believe this thread is continuing. This is Mexico. Half or more of the drivers do not even have a license! There is nothing in your insurance policy that says you have to have a special license. Air Brake endorsments are a Canadian thing. IF an adjuster were to ask for your licnese he would not have a clue about all the codes. Even US Highway Patrols look at Canadian licenses as if they were printed in Swahili! If you are confident driving the rig then do so. Asking your insurance company would be an exercise in futility. If they speak English (doubtfull) then the easiest answers would be : Mande? Don't know or I will call you back. Your agent cannot give you a definitive answer. You would have to call the underwiter.
moisheh wrote: I cannot believe this thread is continuing. This is Mexico. Half or more of the drivers do not even have a license! There is nothing in your insurance policy that says you have to have a special license. Air Brake endorsments are a Canadian thing. IF an adjuster were to ask for your licnese he would not have a clue about all the codes. Even US Highway Patrols look at Canadian licenses as if they were printed in Swahili! If you are confident driving the rig then do so. Asking your insurance company would be an exercise in futility. If they speak English (doubtfull) then the easiest answers would be : Mande? Don't know or I will call you back. Your agent cannot give you a definitive answer. You would have to call the underwiter.
Moisheh
I wouldn't be so sure about that! All insurance policies require you to have a VALID driver's license. Your Cdn driver's license is NOT valid to drive an airbrake equipped vehicle without the appropriate endorsement.
Just because it is Mexico doesn't mean the insurance company is any less capable and willing to declare your insurance void because you did not comply with the terms of their policy.
My point was who would even know you need an air brake endorsement? Not the adjuster or any Federal or State highway cop in Mexico. Much ado about nothing. If one sweats every little thing in Mexico you are in the wrong country. I just looked at my DL. On the back is printed the size of vehicle I can drive and the # of axles. It also states I have an air brake endorsenment. It also states I need corrective lenses. My wife'e license is just BLANK in this area other than the corrective lenses.. Like I said how would anyone know you need somthing special to drive that vehicle!
moisheh wrote: I cannot believe this thread is continuing. This is Mexico. Half or more of the drivers do not even have a license! There is nothing in your insurance policy that says you have to have a special license. Air Brake endorsments are a Canadian thing. IF an adjuster were to ask for your licnese he would not have a clue about all the codes. Even US Highway Patrols look at Canadian licenses as if they were printed in Swahili! If you are confident driving the rig then do so. Asking your insurance company would be an exercise in futility. If they speak English (doubtfull) then the easiest answers would be : Mande? Don't know or I will call you back. Your agent cannot give you a definitive answer. You would have to call the underwiter.
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