Rijden in Mexico
Complete gids voor toeristen en expats. Leer de verkeersregels voordat je gaat rijden in Mexico.
Mag je Rijden in Mexico?
Geaccepteerde Rijbewijzen
Geldigheid: Foreign license valid for the duration of your tourist visa (typically up to 180 days)
Belangrijke Opmerking
Foreign driving licenses are generally accepted for tourists. An IDP is recommended but not strictly required. If renting a car, some agencies may request an IDP. A temporary import permit (TIP) is required if driving your own vehicle beyond the border zone (approximately 20–25 km from the US border).
Verplichte Uitrusting
Verplicht
- Valid driver's license (foreign license accepted for tourists)
- Vehicle registration documents
- Proof of Mexican auto insurance (mandatory — US/Canadian policies are not valid in Mexico)
- Passport or travel documents
Aanbevolen
- Warning triangle or reflective cones
- First aid kit
- Flashlight
- Spare tire with jack and tools
Snelheidslimieten
Bebouwde Kom
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Buitenwegen
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Snelwegen
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Test je kennis van de verkeersregels in Mexico
Gratis oefenvragen gebaseerd op officieel testmateriaal.
Tol
Betaalmethoden
Gemiddelde Kosten
MXN 50–600 per toll plaza; a full trip on the Mexico City–Acapulco autopista costs approximately MXN 800–1,000
Toll roads (autopistas) are significantly safer and faster than free alternatives (carreteras libres). Tolls can be expensive for long journeys. IAVE/TAG electronic transponders are available but not widely used by tourists.
Parkeren
Lijnkleuren
Tips
- In tourist areas, unofficial parking attendants (viene-viene) may wave you into spots and expect a tip of MXN 10–20
- Never leave valuables visible in your parked car — use hotel or guarded parking lots whenever possible
- In Mexico City, the ecoParq metered parking system operates in many neighborhoods — pay via app or at meters
Gemiddelde Kosten: MXN 15–50/hour in metered zones; MXN 100–300/day in private parking garages
Veelgemaakte Fouten door Toeristen
- 1Not purchasing Mexican auto insurance — US and Canadian policies are not valid in Mexico, and driving without insurance can lead to jail time after an accident
- 2Not watching for topes (speed bumps) — they are extremely common, often unmarked, and can damage your vehicle at speed
- 3Driving at night on rural highways — poor lighting, animals on the road, and security concerns make night driving risky
- 4Ignoring Hoy No Circula restrictions in Mexico City — certain vehicles are banned from driving on specific days based on license plate numbers
Boetes
Te Hard Rijden
MXN 1,100–3,300 (varies by state; fines calculated based on multiples of the daily minimum wage)
Geen Gordel
MXN 800–2,200 (varies by state and city)
Telefoon
MXN 1,500–4,000 (varies by state)
Rood Licht
MXN 2,000–4,000 (varies by state; photo enforcement common in major cities)
Fout Parkeren
MXN 500–2,000 depending on the violation and municipality
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Noodnummers
Politie
911
Ambulance
911
Brandweer
911
Pechhulp
Angeles Verdes (Green Angels): 078 — free bilingual roadside assistance on federal highways, available daily 8 AM–8 PM
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