Car speed limits in Aguascalientes (2026)
Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
In short: Aguascalientes sets a 50 km/h maximum in cities, with 25 km/h in school zones at school times. On state-jurisdiction highways the maximum is 80 km/h and on local rural roads 60 km/h. Signs may set other limits.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | Maximum 30 km/h on secondary and tertiary streets and 50 km/h on primary roads without controlled access; 80 km/h in the central lanes of controlled-access primary roads [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads | Maximum 80 km/h on state highways outside urban zones and 50 km/h on them within urban zones [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway)Passenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| School zonesPassenger car on public roads | Maximum 20 km/h in school zones and school surroundings on secondary roads and tertiary streets, and up to 30 km/h in school zones on primary roads and highways. [1] |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | Maximum 110 km/h for cars, 95 km/h for buses and 80 km/h for goods vehicles on highways and motorways of state jurisdiction. [1] |
Notes
- Article 304 lists the maximum speeds that state and municipal traffic regulations may not exceed. The text read is the Congress copy updated to 22 May 2026.
Sources
- Congreso del Estado de Aguascalientes: Ley de Movilidad y Seguridad Vial del Estado de Aguascalientes (Periódico Oficial 15 December 2025; last reform 22 May 2026) (consulted 10 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in Mexico and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for Mexico
| Built-up areas (Federal roads) | 50 km/h (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
|---|---|
| Outside built-up areas (single carriageway) (Federal roads) | 100 km/h by day, 90 km/h at night (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
| Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway) (Federal roads) | As signed, up to 110 km/h. Where no sign sets a limit: 100 km/h by day, 90 km/h at night. (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
| Motorways (Federal roads) | As signed, up to 110 km/h. Where no sign sets a limit: 100 km/h by day, 90 km/h at night. (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
| Roadworks zones (Federal roads) | Drivers must obey the signs, devices and red-flag signals placed at roadworks on federal roads. Disobeying them is fined 20 to 30 times the daily quota (cuota diaria). (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
More rules in Aguascalientes
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free, one earpiece
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, where fitted
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.05% (0.25 mg/L breath)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.