Minimum age for a car driving licence in Oaxaca (2026)
Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
In short: The state mobility law lets the Secretaría grant permits to drive private-use motor vehicles to persons over 16 and under 18, in modalities A and B only. A licence needs training and an exam; licences last two, three or five years, and types A and B can be permanent. Valid licences from other states or countries are accepted during the stay, except for public transport.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | 18 years [1] |
| Earliest age to drive a car supervisedCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | People over sixteen and under eighteen can get a permit (not a licence) to drive a private-use car or motorcycle, in modalities A and B only. The permit is valid for at most two years, and the applicant must pass the Secretaría's driving test and a medical examination. [1] |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | Driving licences issued in another Mexican state or another country that are valid and used in Mexico are valid for driving in Oaxaca during the stay, except for public transport in the state. No age condition is stated. [2] |
| Tests for a first car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | A licence is issued after training and a pass in the exam set by the Secretaría, which also issues the training certificate at no extra cost. Anyone who fails the exam must wait 30 calendar days before applying again. [2] |
| How long the licence is validCar (category B) driving licence | Licences are valid for two, three or five years and can be renewed for the same periods. Type 'A' and 'B' licences can be issued with permanent validity on payment of the fee. [2] |
Notes
- The regulation was read in an Internet Archive snapshot (18 July 2024) of the state mobility secretariat's copy, last reform 26 October 2019; later reforms were not seen.
- Any learner or supervised scheme would be in the regulation of the Ley de Movilidad, which was not read.
Sources
- Secretaría de Movilidad del Estado de Oaxaca: Reglamento de la Ley de Movilidad para el Estado de Oaxaca (última reforma 26 de octubre de 2019; Internet Archive snapshot of 18 July 2024) (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
- H. Congreso del Estado Libre y Soberano de Oaxaca: Ley de Movilidad para el Estado de Oaxaca (último decreto de reforma 1268, P.O. Extra del 10 de febrero de 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
More rules in Oaxaca
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 km/h
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free or speaker only
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, drivers and passengers · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, drivers and passengers
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.