Using a mobile phone while driving in Colima (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Using a mobile phone, headphones, hands-free devices or any communication device while the vehicle is in circulation is banned, which also covers texting. The fine is 10 to 40 UMA and 3 licence points.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Holding a phone while driving bannedUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | Yes [1] |
| Hands-free useUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Fine, first offence (lowest amount where a range applies)Using a mobile phone while driving a car | 1,173.10 MXN per offence [1] |
| Penalty points on the licenceUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | 3 points [1] |
| Texting while drivingUsing a mobile phone while driving a car | Covered by the general ban: drivers may not use a mobile phone, hands-free device or any communication device while the vehicle is in circulation. For public transport and app-based ride-hailing drivers the regulation expressly bans calling, reading or sending text or multimedia messages. [1] |
Notes
- Article 130 bans using a mobile phone, headphones, hands-free devices or any communication device while the vehicle is in circulation. Any handling must take place with the vehicle stopped.
- The article lists hands-free devices among the banned devices, which none of the two allowed values describes.
- Code 140 of the fine schedule covers using any technological device that prevents proper driving, with a fine of 10 to 40 UMA. The amount in pesos uses the 2026 UMA of MXN 117.31. The text read is the November 2019 publication; later amendments were not checked.
- Three licence points under code 140 of the fine schedule.
- Article 130 bans using a mobile phone, headphones, hands-free devices or any communication device while the vehicle is in circulation; any handling must be done with the vehicle stopped. Article 52 names calling, reading and sending text or multimedia messages for drivers of public transport and app-based private hire.
Sources
- Gobierno del Estado de Colima, Secretaría de Movilidad: Reglamento de Seguridad Vial, Tránsito y Movilidad del Estado de Colima (Periódico Oficial 16 de noviembre de 2019, con Tabulador de sanciones) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
More rules in Colima
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 50 km/h · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 80 km/h (state highways)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Drink-driving limitsLower limit for novice or young drivers: Zero under 18 (0.02 mg/L tolerance)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.