Mexico Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: INEGI / SICT (Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes)
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
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)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
40-60 km/h
Rural / National Roads
80 km/h
Motorway / Highway
110 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
Traffic Signs
25% fail rateMexican-specific signage and road markings
Right-of-Way
23% fail ratePriority at glorietas (roundabouts) and intersections
Speed Regulations
20% fail rateVariable limits by state and road type
Vehicle Documentation
18% fail rateRegistration, insurance, and verification requirements
Pedestrian Rules
15% fail ratePedestrian priority and school zone regulations
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
16,489 deaths
INEGI Road Accident Statistics (2023)
Trend
Up 6.5% from 2022 — highest since 2015
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
National General Mobility and Road Safety Law (Ley General de Movilidad y Seguridad Vial) enacted
Mandatory driving test requirement expanded to more states
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:
- INEGI Transport Statistics — Test statistics (2023)
- INEGI Road Accident Statistics — Road safety data (2023)
- INEGI / SICT (Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes) — Official regulatory body
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