Minimum age for a car driving licence in Guanajuato (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Licences are granted only to adults. Persons over 15 and under 18 can obtain a permit for private cars and motorcycles with written parental consent, valid from 06:00 to 23:00.
| 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 fifteen and under eighteen can be issued permits for private-service types A and D (cars and motorcycles), with the written consent of a parent or guardian, who accept liability for damage. The permit is valid until majority and only from 06:00 to 23:00. [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 15 years [1] |
| Night-time limit for new driversCar (category B) driving licence | The permit for minors allows driving only from 06:00 to 23:00. [1] |
Notes
- The text read is the version with the last reform of 4 December 2020. Later reforms were not checked.
- The text says 'mayores de quince años' (over 15); the age is counted in completed years, so 15 is given.
Sources
- H. Congreso del Estado de Guanajuato: Ley de Movilidad del Estado de Guanajuato y sus Municipios (última reforma P.O. 243, 04-12-2020) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
More rules in Guanajuato
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h (state highways)
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.