Minimum age for a car driving licence in Mexico City (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Adults hold a driving licence and minors a permit. The Ley de Movilidad provides permits for private motor vehicles for persons over 15 and under 18, and minors cannot ride motorcycles. A permanent Type A licence has been issued since 16 November 2024.
| 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 | The Secretaría issues permits to drive private motor vehicles to persons over fifteen and under eighteen. Minors can drive cars with a permit; motorcycles cannot be driven by minors. [2] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 15 years [2] |
| How long the licence is validCar (category B) driving licence | A permanent Type A licence has been issued since 16 November 2024; it does not cover motorcycles. [1] |
Notes
- The regulation separates holders of a licence (adults) from holders of a permit (minors). It does not itself state the number 18.
- The law text read is the version with the last reform of 29 September 2020. The official SEMOVI procedure page could not be read to confirm the age in practice.
- The text says 'mayores de quince años' (over 15); the age is counted in completed years, so 15 is given.
- The traffic regulation mentions the permanent Type A licence when listing what drivers must carry. Other validity periods offered by the city could not be confirmed because the SEMOVI website was unreachable.
Sources
- Jefatura de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México: Reglamento de Tránsito de la Ciudad de México (Gaceta Oficial 17 de agosto de 2015, última reforma 10 de octubre de 2025) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Congreso de la Ciudad de México: Ley de Movilidad de la Ciudad de México (última reforma 29 de septiembre de 2020) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
More rules in Mexico City
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes; driver must ensure passengers wear one · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes; driver must ensure passengers wear one
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.