Keep Panama Insurance and Registration Documents in your Vehicle

Several clients have written to tell me that after Transito police stopped them for an infraction, they were asked to produce various documents relating to ownership of the vehicle.

Article 21 of the Panama Motor Vehicle Code stipulates that you must carry the original or a copy of the Registro Único de Propiedad Vehicular (Automobile Title Registration document) in your vehicle at all times. Failure to present the Registro Único de Propiedad Vehicular may result in a fine of $25.00.

It is also suggested that you have a copy of the manual de transito, inspection documents and a copy of your Panama auto insurance policy. The basic liability limits required by Panama law are $5,000K/$10,000K/$5,000K.


We recommend minimum liability limits of $25,000/$50,000/$25,000. For more info call Carmen at 322-1605 or email cdunkley@ducruet.com