Minimum age for a car driving licence in State of Mexico (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: A licence requires an age of 18 and a one-time knowledge exam on the state Traffic Regulation. Provisional practice permits are available from 15 (permit A) and from 16 to under 18 (permit B), and holders must drive with a licensed companion. Licences from elsewhere in Mexico and from abroad are accepted.
| 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 | 15 years [1] |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | Provisional practice permit 'A' is available at 15 (valid one year, not renewable). Permit 'B' is available from 16 to under 18 (valid up to two years). Holders of both permits must be accompanied in the vehicle by a responsible person with a licence, and the minor and parents sign a liability letter. [1] |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 15 years [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | Driving requires a licence or permit issued by the state transport authorities, by another authority in Mexico, or abroad, matching the type of vehicle. [1] |
| Tests for a first car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | A first licence requires passing, once only, the knowledge exam on the State of Mexico Traffic Regulation; it is not repeated when the licence is later reissued. [1] |
Notes
- The text read is an undated copy of the regulation hosted on a municipal portal. The current official text on the state legislation portal could not be read.
Sources
- Gobierno del Estado de México: Reglamento de Tránsito del Estado de México (copia publicada por un portal de normateca) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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