Minimum age for a car driving licence in Querétaro (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: A permit for minors is available to people over 16 and under 18, valid for one year and renewable once. A licence needs a medical exam, a theory exam and a practical driving test, and a private licence is valid for up to 5 years. Licences from other states or countries are accepted for the vehicle they cover.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Earliest age to drive a car supervisedCar (category B) driving licence | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | A permit for light private vehicles can be requested by the parents or legal representatives of minors over 16 and under 18. The minor attends with them, who consent in writing and become jointly liable, and must pass a theory exam, a practical exam and a medical exam. The permit is valid for one year and can be renewed once until the holder turns 18. [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | Driving in Querétaro requires a licence or minor's permit issued by the Secretaría, or one issued by another state authority, a federal body or another country that authorises the specific vehicle. [1] |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Tests for a first car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | Applicants must pass a medical exam (eyesight, hearing and physical fitness), a theory exam on road safety and civic culture, and a practical driving test. For a type A (private car) licence, a diploma from an authorised driving school replaces the practical test. [1] |
| How long the licence is validCar (category B) driving licence | Private licences (types A, B and D) are valid for up to 5 years; public service licences (type C) for up to 3 years. [1] |
Notes
- The regulation sets out the permit for minors but no article read states the age for a full licence.
- Article 138 states no age condition for licences from other states or countries.
Sources
- Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana del Estado de Querétaro: Reglamento de la Ley de Tránsito para el Estado de Querétaro (última reforma 23 December 2022) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
More rules in Querétaro
- 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 all passengers wear one · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes; driver must ensure all passengers wear one
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 (entry barred under 18) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18 (entry barred under 18)
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% blood (0.2 mg/l breath)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.