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Mexico traffic law report

Source agencyINEGI / SICT (Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes)

Last updatedFebruary 12, 2026

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Key findings

Theory test pass rate is 72% (2023, INEGI Transport Statistics)
Road fatalities: 16,489 deaths in 2023 — Up 6.5% from 2022 — highest since 2015
3.8 million tests administered per year by INEGI / SICT
Most challenging topic: Traffic Signs (25% fail rate)

Quick facts

Theory test questions20-40 questions (varies by state)

Testing variationRequirements differ significantly between states

License validity3-5 years (varies by state)

CDMX restrictionHoy No Circula limits driving by plate number

Toll roadsExtensive cuota (toll) highway system

InsuranceMandatory on federal highways; required in 19 of 32 states

Test statistics

Pass rate65% or higher50–64%Below 50%

Theory test pass rate

72%INEGI Transport Statistics (2023)

Practical test pass rate

75%INEGI (2023)

Tests administered per year

3.8 millionINEGI (2023)

Speed limits

Urban40-60 km/h

Rural / national roads80 km/h

Motorway / highway110 km/h

Most challenging topics

1. Traffic Signs
25% fail rate
Mexican-specific signage and road markings
2. Right-of-Way
23% fail rate
Priority at glorietas (roundabouts) and intersections
3. Speed Regulations
20% fail rate
Variable limits by state and road type
4. Vehicle Documentation
18% fail rate
Registration, insurance, and verification requirements
5. Pedestrian Rules
15% fail rate
Pedestrian priority and school zone regulations

Road safety

Road fatalities16,489 deathsINEGI Road Accident Statistics (2023)

TrendUp 6.5% from 2022 — highest since 2015

Penalties & fines

Speeding: MXN 1,085-2,171 fine (varies by state, based on UMA)
Driving under influence: MXN 8,700-17,400 fine, 36-hour detention, license suspension
Points system: 12 points in Mexico City (varies by state)
Mobile phone use: MXN 1,300 fine (CDMX)

Recent law changes

2022
National General Mobility and Road Safety Law (Ley General de Movilidad y Seguridad Vial) enacted
2023
Mandatory driving test requirement expanded to more states
2023
CDMX Hoy No Circula program updated with new emission standards

Sources & methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-12

Primary sources

Test statistics · 2023INEGI Transport Statistics Road safety data · 2023INEGI Road Accident Statistics Official regulatory bodyINEGI / SICT (Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes)

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AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). Mexico traffic law report: Driving test statistics. https://autoviatest.com/en/traffic-law-reports/mexico

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Theory pass rate72%Practical pass rate75%Motorway speed limit110 km/hRoad fatalities (2023)16,489 deaths

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