Drink-driving limits in Zacatecas (2026)
Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
In short: Zacatecas 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 | 0.05 % 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 | Public transport vehicles: no alcohol at any concentration. Motorcycles: no more than 0.1 mg/l of exhaled air or 0.02 g/dl of blood. [1] |
| Random breath tests without suspicionDriving after drinking alcohol | Yes [1] |
| Maximum penaltiesDriving after drinking alcohol | Administrative arrest of 8 to 36 hours (commutable by a fine of 120 to 240 UMA; not commutable on repeat) and licence withdrawal for 1 to 3 years (6 months to 3 years for public transport). At 0.26 to 0.39 mg/l: fine of 60 to 120 UMA. Above 0.40 mg/l: arrest. [1] |
Notes
- Municipal traffic regulations in Zacatecas may set their own thresholds and penalties.
- The current official text of the road traffic rules of Zacatecas could not be confirmed for this item.
Sources
- Legislatura del Estado de Zacatecas: Ley de Transporte, Tránsito y Vialidad del Estado de Zacatecas (last reform POG 30 September 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 Zacatecas
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 60 km/h (rural roads)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18 for a full licence · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 16, accompanied by an adult
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, where fitted
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