Insurance for West Africa
Hi
Remember a valid insurance serves a purpose. It is not just so you can avoid getting a ticket or hassle by the police.
I see too many people just focused on the police when talking about insurance.
Buy the insurance and should the accident accure, you have done your part to cover your damages.
I saw a guy get mobbed in Congo after hitting a girl with his scooter, it is not a nice sight. Imagine a foreigner without or with a fake insurance, you think the police will help you or your embassy will...?
After that episode I am not riding without insurance...
Buy your insurance like you do back home and respect the laws, it comes cheap in most countries...
There is an insurance office in Nouadhibou, Mauritania about 12 Euros per. month for all the Ecowas countries (motorcycle). They also sell it at the border, but the price is a bit more steap.
If you get stopped on your way into Nouadhibou, tell the officer you going to pick up the insurance, they are usually very nice and understanding.
Africa and its people are great ;oP
Cheers
Mick
ATWJ - mhoey.eu
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