Car speed limits in Baja California Sur (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Baja California Sur sets a 30 km/h maximum in cities unless signs say otherwise. Avenues, fast-access roads and primary streets are limited to 45 km/h, and stretches with schools, hospitals and the historic centre to 15 km/h. The text read has no rule for roads outside built-up areas.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads | 30 km/h in the city, unless signs specify another limit [1] |
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads; Avenues, fast-access roads and primary streets | 45 km/h maximum on avenues, fast-access roads and primary streets [1] |
| Built-up areasPassenger car on public roads; Stretches with schools, hospitals, temples, children's parks, leisure places and the historic centre | 15 km/h maximum on stretches with schools, hospitals, temples, children's parks, leisure places and in the historic centre [1] |
| Outside built-up areas (dual carriageway or expressway)Passenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| MotorwaysPassenger car on public roads | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| School zonesPassenger car on public roads | 15 km/h maximum on stretches with schools, hospitals, temples, children's parks and leisure places, and in the historic centre. [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 within urban zones. [2] |
Notes
- The copy read states 31 December 2006 as its last reform; later amendments, and municipal regulations, were not checked.
- Article 52 lists the maximum speeds that traffic regulations in the state may not exceed. The law has been in force since 1 January 2024.
Sources
- Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación), copy of the state text (Baja California Sur): Ley de Tránsito Terrestre del Estado y Municipios de Baja California Sur (published 20 March 2005) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Congreso del Estado de Baja California Sur: Ley de Movilidad y Seguridad Vial del Estado de Baja California Sur (Boletín Oficial 26 July 2023; in force 1 January 2024) (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 Baja California Sur
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18 (municipal permit from 16)
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes (driver and front passengers)
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.