Minimum age for a car driving licence in Durango (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: The state traffic law allows a car licence from age 16, with a parent or guardian applying with the minor; applicants need a medical exam, a theory exam and a driving test. Licences for minors under 18 are limited to 06:00-23:00 on weekdays and 06:00-20:00 at weekends, unless the minor is emancipated or working. Licences from other states and from abroad are recognised.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | Minors aged 16 and under 18 can obtain a private-vehicle or motorcyclist licence if they apply with a parent or guardian, who signs a letter accepting civil responsibility for damage. The minor must pass the driving and knowledge exam, present an eyesight test and a third-party liability insurance policy for the vehicle. Under Article 44, such licences are valid only from 06:00 to 23:00 Monday to Friday and from 06:00 to 20:00 at weekends; this does not apply to emancipated minors or workers. [1] |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Night-time limit for new driversCar (category B) driving licence | Licences issued to persons over 16 and under 18 allow driving only from 06:00 to 23:00 Monday to Friday and from 06:00 to 20:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. This does not apply to minors who prove they are emancipated or working. [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | Valid driving licences issued by competent authorities of other Mexican states or of other countries are recognised in the municipalities. [1] |
| Tests for a first car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | Applicants must present a medical exam of sight, hearing and physical integrity, pass a theory exam on the Traffic Law and the municipal regulation, and pass a practical driving test. Licences for 16- and 17-year-olds also require a driving and knowledge exam and a sight-and-hearing exam. [1] |
Notes
- The law is applied by municipal traffic directorates through municipal regulations, which were not read and may state their own requirements.
Sources
- H. Congreso del Estado de Durango: Ley de Tránsito para los Municipios del Estado de Durango (última reforma Decreto 197, P.O. 85 del 23 de octubre de 2025) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
More rules in Durango
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h (state highways)
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 (sale to under-18s banned) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18 (sale to under-18s banned)
Related pages
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.