Mexico City, May 8 – The Mexico City government has announced new regulations requiring electric scooters, monocycles, and electric motorcycles to have license plates and a mobility decal to circulate within the city. These changes to the Traffic Regulations and the Mobility Law Regulations will come into effect on July 1st. The modifications apply to vehicles exceeding 25 kilometers per hour and equipped with motors ranging from 250 watts to 1.34 horsepower.
New Regulations to Address Growing Vehicle Numbers
Héctor Ulises García Nieto, the Secretary of Mobility, explained that vehicles will be classified into two types: Type A, weighing less than 35 kilograms, and Type B, weighing up to 350 kilograms. Both types will require a license plate, the cost of which will be similar to current motorcycle plates. Drivers will also need to obtain Type A1 or A2 licenses, akin to those required for motorcycles.
Electric bicycles with motors of 250 watts are exempt from the license plate requirement but must display a hologram allowing them to use confined lanes and bike paths. Authorities noted a nearly 2,000% increase in sales points for these vehicles between 2020 and 2024, leading to conflicts on sidewalks, bike paths, and various roadways. The exact number of units currently circulating in Mexico City remains unknown due to the lack of an official registry.
The head of the government emphasized that these measures aim to strengthen road safety and eliminate existing legal loopholes surrounding this mode of transport. “We want a city that moves towards order in mobility,” she stated.
Deadlines, Costs, and Requirements
All new vehicles sold from July 1st onward must have license plates upon leaving the point of sale. Owners of existing vehicles have from July 1st to November 20th of the current year to register and obtain their license plates. Penalties for non-compliance will be applied gradually, starting September 1st.
License costs will be similar to those for motorcycles: 572 pesos for Type A1 licenses and 1,142 pesos for Type A2 licenses. License plates will cost 709 pesos. The use of a helmet will be mandatory, and driving under the influence of alcohol will be prohibited.
Restricted Circulation Zones
These vehicles are prohibited from circulating on sidewalks, bike paths, and confined lanes for public transport. They are also not allowed on the central lanes of controlled access roads or on roads where the maximum speed exceeds 50 kilometers per hour.
Fines and Penalties
Fines for non-compliance range from 10 to 20 Units of Measurement and Actualization (UMA), which in 2026 are equivalent to 1,173 and 2,346 pesos, respectively, depending on the severity and recurrence of the infraction.
Source: https://elpais.com/mexico/2026-05-07/a-quien-aplica-la-nueva-exigencia-de-ciudad-de-mexico-de-placas-y-licencias-para-scooters-y-motos-electricas.html
