Minimum age for a car driving licence in Michoacán (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: No licence is granted before majority. Private licences are valid for 2, 4 or 5 years, or permanently for cars and motorcycles. Persons over 16 and under 18 can obtain a temporary permit with parental authorisation, valid for up to one year and extendable once. Licences from other states and from abroad are accepted.

RuleWhat applies
Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence18 years [1]
Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licencePersons over 16 and under 18 can obtain a permit to drive a car or motorcycle, with the authorisation of the person with parental authority or the guardian, who sign a liability letter. Permits are temporary, valid up to one year and extendable once. Permits for persons under 16 are not valid in the state. [1]
Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence16 years [1]
Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licenceDrivers must carry a valid licence or permit issued by the state traffic authorities or their equivalent in other Mexican states or abroad, matching the type of vehicle. [1]
How long the licence is validCar (category B) driving licencePrivate-service licences are valid for 2, 4 or 5 years, or permanently (permanent only for car and motorcycle licences); permanent holders are reassessed every five years. Permits for minors are valid for up to one year, extendable once. [1]

Notes

  • The law bars licences for persons below majority and does not name the number 18. Majority in Mexico is reached at 18.

Sources

  1. Gobierno del Estado de Michoacán de Ocampo: Ley de Movilidad y Seguridad Vial del Estado de Michoacán de Ocampo (P.O. 2 de junio de 2023, fe de erratas 16 de junio de 2023) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

More rules in Michoacán

  • Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 km/h secondary; 50 km/h primary avenues · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h
  • Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free, one earpiece
  • 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
  • Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.05% (0.25 mg/L breath)

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.