The Hoy No Circula program of the Secretariat of the Environment (Sedema) of Mexico City establishes restrictions for vehicles with yellow stickers and plates ending in 5 or 6. These restrictions apply from 05:00 to 22:00 hours and cover all of Mexico City, as well as some municipalities in the State of Mexico.
Fines for drivers failing to comply with these restrictions range from two thousand 262 to three thousand 394 pesos, according to the Traffic Regulations. Additionally, infringing vehicles will be taken to the impound lot, with an additional towing cost that varies according to the vehicle's capacity.
Those who can ignore these restrictions are those with circulation holograms 0 and 00, and special cases such as medical emergencies or permits from Sedema. The Hoy No Circula program applies in all municipalities of Mexico City and in some municipalities of the State of Mexico.
In the specific case of vehicles with circulation hologram 1, there are additional restrictions. They cannot circulate on the second and fourth Saturday if the plate ends in even numbers, and if it ends in odd numbers, the restrictions are for the first and third Saturday, from 05:00 to 22:00 hours.
Foreign vehicles with foreign plates have special restrictions on Saturdays and during the week at different hours. However, there are exceptions, such as agricultural tractors, motorcycles, electric vehicles, emergency vehicles, and others mentioned in specific provisions.
In summary, the Hoy No Circula program seeks to regulate traffic and reduce pollution in Mexico City and some municipalities of the State of Mexico, with fines and specific restrictions for different types of vehicles.
