Drink-driving limits in Querétaro (2026)
Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
In short: Querétaro sets its drink-driving rules in state law; this page lists the items that could be checked against the official text. Municipal regulations may differ.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Blood alcohol limit for ordinary driversDriving after drinking alcohol | 0.08 % blood alcohol [1] |
| Lower limit for novice or young driversDriving after drinking alcohol | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Limit for professional or commercial driversDriving after drinking alcohol | No alcohol at all (blood or exhaled air) for drivers of public transport, school or staff transport, emergency vehicles, cargo vehicles and vehicles carrying toxic or dangerous substances. [1] |
| Random breath tests without suspicionDriving after drinking alcohol | Yes [1] |
| Maximum penaltiesDriving after drinking alcohol | A fine of 50 to 60 times the daily Unit of Measure and Update (UMA), administrative arrest and 6 penalty points on the licence. The vehicle is taken to the vehicle pound unless a sober companion can drive it. [1] |
Notes
- Municipal traffic regulations in Querétaro may set their own thresholds and penalties.
- The current official text of the road traffic rules of Querétaro could not be confirmed for this item.
Sources
- Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana del Estado de Querétaro (copy of the regulation as published in La Sombra de Arteaga): Reglamento de la Ley de Tránsito para el Estado de Querétaro (last reform 23 December 2022) (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 Querétaro
- Minimum age for a car driving licence
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes; driver must ensure all passengers wear one · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes; driver must ensure all passengers wear one
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 (entry barred under 18) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18 (entry barred under 18)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.