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'Hoy No Circula' Program: Driving Rules in Mexico City

Mexico City's 'Hoy No Circula' program restricts vehicle circulation. Learn which cars are banned on Mondays, the restricted hours, and available exemptions.


'Hoy No Circula' Program: Driving Rules in Mexico City

The 'Hoy No Circula' program establishes measures applicable to vehicular traffic, with the aim of preventing, minimizing, and controlling pollutant emissions. In order to standardize and minimize the impact on the Megalopolis, Mexico City, and the State of Mexico, this measure was established to limit the circulation of private vehicles, regardless of the origin of their license plates. Which vehicles cannot circulate this Monday? According to the guidelines established by the 'Hoy No Circula' program, the following vehicles cannot circulate this Monday: vehicles with a yellow hologram, license plates ending in 5 and 6, and verification holograms 1 and 2. The vehicles that can circulate without any restrictions this Monday are the following: holograms 0 and 00, electric and hybrid vehicles, vehicles driven by healthcare personnel, motorcycles, and cars with disabled license plates. What time does 'Hoy No Circula' start? We remind you that the 'Hoy No Circula' schedule is in effect from 05:00 hours until 22:00 hours. Please note that if you do not comply with the program's rules, you may be subject to a fine ranging from 2,075 to 3,112 pesos. On what day does 'Hoy No Circula' not apply? The only day on which 'Hoy No Circula' does not apply to any vehicle is Sunday, as that day is excluded from all types of restrictions.