THE DO NOT’S DO NOT MOVE YOUR CAR FROM THE LOCATION OF THE ACCIDENT Yes, I know this blocks traffic and it makes no sense whatsoever, but if you move your car you are automatically guilty even if you are not at fault. DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCIDENT DO NOT MAKE ANY TYPE OF FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT It is very common in Panama to hear this “in Panama we each pay for what happen to our own cars.” Or other people will try to ask you for money instead. Unless you are mechanic or work in the auto industry you do not know how much pieces are worth and... 

Driving Permits for Foreigners - for 90 days Requirements Passport Authorization from the Direction of Migration and Naturalization Blood type Present a written test about the driving manual and traffic rules Listen to a speech The cost of this permit depends on the validity of the document, if it is for less than 3 months it is $5.50 and for more than 3 months it is $20.00 From Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. a 9:30 a.m. OBSERVATION: If the person has a valid driver’s license from their own country they can present it to the “Autoridad del Transito”... 

IN CASE I BUY A NEW CAR Article 39. The A.T.T.T. (Transit Department) can give permits or demonstration tags exclusively to the makers or distributors of vehicles which are authorized by the transit department in case of a trial or demonstration period. This period is for five (5) working days. In case an extension is needed, it is the responsibility of the makers or distributors of vehicles to do the paperwork concerning the temporary tag. HOW DO I GET A NEW TAG Article 36. The A.T.T.T. will hand out through the “Municipios” the tag and the sticker of the year,...