Drink-driving limits in Tamaulipas (2026)
Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
In short: Tamaulipas 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, in blood or exhaled air, for drivers of public passenger transport, cargo transport and transport of toxic or dangerous substances. [1] |
| Random breath tests without suspicionDriving after drinking alcohol | Yes [1] |
| Maximum penaltiesDriving after drinking alcohol | A fine of at least 50 times the daily UMA that cannot be waived or reduced; for drunkenness (1.5 g/l blood or more) administrative arrest of 8 to 16 hours, 16 to 36 hours on repeat; licence suspension; attendance at three rehabilitation sessions. [1] |
Notes
- Municipal traffic regulations in Tamaulipas may set their own thresholds and penalties.
- The current official text of the road traffic rules of Tamaulipas could not be confirmed for this item.
Sources
- Periódico Oficial del Estado de Tamaulipas: Ley de Tránsito (last reform POE No. 35, 24 March 2026) (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 Tamaulipas
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 km/h secondary; 50 km/h primary avenues · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18 for a full licence
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, all passengers · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, all passengers
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