Minimum age for a car driving licence in Colima (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The minimum age for a licence is 18; a first licence requires a road-safety course, a driving test and a knowledge exam, and the car licence is valid for four years. Persons over 16 can obtain a six-month provisional car permit, and persons over 15 a provisional motorcycle permit, if a parent or guardian takes joint liability. Licences from other states and from abroad are valid while in force.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | 18 years [1] |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | Persons over 16 and under 18 can obtain a provisional car permit equivalent to the Automovilista A licence, and persons over 15 and under 18 a provisional motorcycle permit. A document is required in which a parent or guardian assumes joint liability for infractions and damages. [1] |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | Licences and permits issued in other Mexican states or abroad are valid for driving in the state if they are in force and show no alterations that prevent checking their authenticity. [1] |
| Tests for a first car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | A first licence or permit requires completing the compulsory road-safety education programme and passing a practical driving test (examen pericial) and a knowledge exam. [1] |
| How long the licence is validCar (category B) driving licence | The car licence (Automovilista/Chofer Particular A) is valid for four years. The provisional car permit for persons over 16 and under 18 is valid for six months. [1] |
Notes
- The text says 'mayores de dieciséis años' (over 16); the age is counted in completed years, so 16 is given.
Sources
- Gobierno del Estado de Colima, Secretaría de Movilidad: Reglamento de Seguridad Vial, Tránsito y Movilidad del Estado de Colima (Periódico Oficial, 16 de noviembre de 2019) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
More rules in Colima
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h (state highways)
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Drink-driving limitsLower limit for novice or young drivers: Zero under 18 (0.02 mg/L tolerance)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.