Seat belts and child seats in Chiapas (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Drivers of motor vehicles must use the seat belt and make sure passengers wear it. Minors must be carried in the rear seats in a child restraint system or special seat. The state regulation adds a booster seat with backrest for children aged 4 to 6.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Seat belt compulsory in front seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Seat belt compulsory in rear seatsPassenger cars | Yes [1] |
| Child restraint required untilPassenger cars | Minors must be carried in a child restraint system or special seat, following the relevant technical standards. The article states no age or height. [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | Minors must be carried in the rear seats. [1] |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Booster seat untilPassenger cars | Children aged 4 to 6 must travel in the rear seat on a booster seat with a backrest, using its own harness or the car's three-point seat belt. From 7 to 12 they travel in the rear seat using the seat belt. [2] |
Notes
- The article does not distinguish between front and rear seats.
- The article refers to minors without a defined age or height; the federal framework law refers to people under 12.
- The state law text read does not state a rule on rear-facing child seats and an active front passenger airbag.
Sources
- H. Congreso del Estado de Chiapas: Ley de Movilidad y Transporte del Estado de Chiapas (Periódico Oficial núm. 090, 05-02-2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Instituto de la Consejería Jurídica, Gobierno del Estado de Chiapas: Reglamento de la Ley de Movilidad y Transporte del Estado de Chiapas (Periódico Oficial número 090, 5 de febrero de 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in Mexico and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for Mexico
| Seat belt compulsory in front seats (Federal roads) | Yes (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
|---|---|
| Seat belt compulsory in rear seats (Federal roads) | Yes (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
| Children in the front seat (Federal roads) | In cars and vans (vagonetas), children under 7 must travel in the rear seats. (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación (Secretaría de Gobernación)) |
| Fine for not wearing a seat belt (Federal roads) | 20 to 25 times the daily quota (cuota diaria), which the regulation defines as one UMA. The same fine applies to a child under 7 in a front seat. (source: Diario Oficial de la Federación (Presidencia de la República)) |
More rules in Chiapas
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 20 km/h (busy zones, schools) · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 70 km/h paved, 50 km/h unpaved
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (1-year licence for minors)
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18
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