Starting Monday, November 18, 36 modules will be opened in Mexico City to process permanent licenses. First-time drivers who fail the evaluation exam will have the option of a second attempt. If they fail again, they will be invited to make a new appointment to retake the exam.
In the case of a permanent license for the first time, applicants will have 25 minutes to complete an evaluation consisting of 200 random questions, of which they must answer at least 8 correctly to pass. To facilitate the process, a website is available where detailed information can be consulted, payment for the permanent license can be made, and a study guide for the evaluation can be accessed.
During a supervisory visit to one of the modules installed in Mexico City, the head of Government, Clara Brugada, highlighted that a total of 2,444 licenses were issued on the first day of operation. Brugada herself completed the procedure to obtain her permanent license, which included taking a photo, providing biometric data, and receiving the physical license.
On the other hand, the Secretary of Mobility, Héctor Ulises García Nieto, announced that work is underway to develop a Road Safety Plan in collaboration with citizens and civil organizations. This plan aims to protect pedestrians, users of non-motorized vehicles, public transport, and all mobility actors in the city.
Regarding finances related to this program, the Secretary of Administration and Finance, Juan Pablo De Botton Falcón, estimated that during the year of the program's validity, around one million licenses will be issued, generating revenues of approximately 1.5 billion pesos. These resources will be allocated to improvements in road safety, non-motorized mobility, and public transport infrastructure.
