Drink-driving limits in Jalisco (2026)
Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
In short: Jalisco sets the limit at 0.05 g/dL blood (0.25 mg/L breath) and bans any alcohol for minors and passenger, cargo and public-transport drivers. The traffic police may test drivers at random. Above 0.65 mg/L the arrest is 24 to 36 hours.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Blood alcohol limit for ordinary driversDriving after drinking alcohol | 0.05 % blood alcohol [1] |
| Lower limit for novice or young driversDriving after drinking alcohol | Drivers who are minors: no alcohol in blood or exhaled air, and no simple signs of alcohol on the breath. [1] |
| Limit for professional or commercial driversDriving after drinking alcohol | No alcohol at any concentration, by breath or in blood, for vehicles carrying passengers or cargo, and for drivers of public transport in all modes. [1] |
| Random breath tests without suspicionDriving after drinking alcohol | Yes [1] |
| Maximum penaltiesDriving after drinking alcohol | 0.25 to 0.40 mg/L in exhaled air: fine of 150 to 200 UMA. 0.41 to 0.65 mg/L: non-commutable arrest of 12 to 24 hours. Above 0.65 mg/L: arrest of 24 to 36 hours. Refusing the breath sample: arrest of 12 to 36 hours. A second offence within two years leads to permanent cancellation of the licence. [1] |
Notes
- Motorcyclists: the text sets a lower limit of 0.01 mg/L in exhaled air or 0.02 g/dL in blood. The figure shown is 0.05 g/dL as 0.05%.
Sources
- Congreso del Estado de Jalisco: Ley de Movilidad, Seguridad Vial y Transporte del Estado de Jalisco (archivo de la Biblioteca Virtual fechado 070725) (consulted 29 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
| Blood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers | 0.05 % blood alcohol (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación), copy of the federal law) |
|---|---|
| Limit for professional or commercial drivers | No alcohol at any concentration, by breath or in blood, for vehicles carrying passengers or cargo. (source: Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación), copy of the federal law) |
More rules in Jalisco
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h (state highways)
- 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: Allowed (hands-free technology)
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- 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.