Minimum age for a car driving licence in Hidalgo (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: A licence requires an age of 18, a medical certificate and a passed driving exam or driving course; it is valid for two or four years. Persons of 16 and under 18 can obtain a permit valid for up to six months with the authorisation of a parent or guardian. Licences from other states and from abroad are valid for the matching vehicle type.
| 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 who show the maturity and capacity required in the exams can obtain a permit valid for up to six months to drive private motor vehicles, with the authorisation of the parent or guardian. On turning 18 the holder must apply for a licence. [1] |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | Licences issued in another Mexican state or abroad are fully valid in the state if they match the type of vehicle being driven. [1] |
| Tests for a first car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | Applicants must present a medical certificate from a public health institution and a certificate of passing a theory-and-practical driving exam, or a driving course certificate from the Agency, the municipality or an authorised driving school. The same applies to the permit for 16- and 17-year-olds. [1] |
| How long the licence is validCar (category B) driving licence | Licences are valid for two or four years, depending on the fee paid, and can be renewed. Permits for 16- and 17-year-olds are valid for up to six months. [1] |
Notes
- The text read is the original text of the law of 20 July 2020, as hosted by a municipal transparency portal. Later reforms were not checked.
Sources
- H. Congreso del Estado de Hidalgo: Ley de Tránsito y Seguridad Vial para el Estado de Hidalgo (texto original, P.O. 20 de julio de 2020) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
More rules in Hidalgo
- 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 limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.05% (0.25 mg/L breath) · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Zero for minors
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.