Minimum age for a car driving licence in Guerrero (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Licences are issued to persons over 18 who prove their driving skill and fitness. Persons over 16 and under 18 can obtain a licence for private vehicles with parental consent and a financial guarantee, valid for up to 180 days.
| 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 under 18 and over 16 can obtain a licence only for private-service vehicles set by regulation, with a letter of responsibility from a parent or guardian and a bond, deposit or insurance. Licences issued to minors cannot be valid for more than 180 days. [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Tests for a first car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | Every applicant must prove their driving skill for the vehicle concerned and their physical, mental and moral fitness; further requirements are set by regulation. [1] |
Notes
- The text read is the version with the last modification of 17 August 2021. Later reforms were not checked.
- The text says 'mayores de 16 años' (over 16); the age is counted in completed years, so 16 is given.
Sources
- H. Congreso del Estado de Guerrero: Ley de Transporte y Vialidad del Estado de Guerrero (última modificación P.O. 17 de agosto de 2021) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
More rules in Guerrero
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 (no entry or sale for under-18s) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18 (same rule for all alcohol)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.