Hello Kevin,
Thanks again for all the help you gave us during the trauma with the van. It was a difficult time for me and you were a rock, which I know helped us through many tough spots. I am sorry when there was confusion. A lot of people were involved in coordinating the fix-it job on my end also. But it all worked out and everyone performed well. I have attached a note with some of my thoughts about the process. More..
A client sent me this very powerful video created by the Gwent Police Dept. in Wales: I hope it will contribute to ending this terrible habit!
As you probably know, in Panama all cars must have insurance in order to get the vehicle inspected, registered, and to obtain license plates. I bet the people in this video are happy they have insurance. At least in Panama we don't have to worry about snow and ice.
"The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a unique crash test to demonstrate the advances in motor vehicle safety over the last 50 years. In this test, a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air are both going 40 mph and the vehicles collide offset, driver side to driver side.
Ten autos that will sap your wallet — and 10 that won’t:
Here is a very comprehensive article that helps answer a frequent question I hear from clients moving to Panama:
Embrace Life: The most effective PSA ad that I have ever seen!
Want to see your driving history? Do you have outstanding parking tickets? Check out: Click on “istrucciones de uso” to see what info must be entered in each field!
Below is the law/article that regulates foreigners using a
drivers license other than Panamanian. It says that you may drive on your home
country license for 90 days....no extensions!
Below is the article/law that speaks of allowing vehicles to circulate
with a license plate from another country.
You may drive the vehicle for 90 days, but must obtain a special permit from ATTT.