Seat belts and child seats in Hidalgo (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: In Hidalgo drivers must use the seat belt and make sure their companions do; failing to do so is a serious infraction fined 10 to 80 UMA. Persons shorter than 135 cm may not travel in the front seat, except in pick-up vehicles with a child restraint and the front airbag deactivated.
| 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 shorter than 135 cm may not travel in the front passenger seat and must have a child restraint system in the rear seats. In pick-up vehicles, a suitable child restraint is used in the front seat after deactivating the corresponding frontal airbag. [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | Persons shorter than 135 cm may not be transported in the front seat, except in pick-up vehicles, where a suitable child restraint system must be used in the front seat with the corresponding frontal airbag deactivated. [1] |
| Fine for not wearing a seat beltPassenger cars | Not wearing a seat belt, or not making sure passengers wear one, is a serious infraction fined 10 to 80 UMA, depending on the type of offence, its seriousness and the circumstances. [2] |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | No [2] |
Notes
- Article 67 lists the obligations and article 68 the prohibitions of drivers of motorised vehicles on public roads. The copy read states a last reform of 2 July 2024; later reforms were not checked. Municipal regulations may differ.
- Persons shorter than 135 cm may not ride in the front seat at all, except in pick-ups, where a suitable child restraint may be used in front only after the frontal airbag has been deactivated.
Sources
- Orden Jurídico Nacional (Secretaría de Gobernación): Ley de Tránsito y Seguridad Vial para el Estado de Hidalgo (copy on Orden Jurídico Nacional; text states last reform P.O. 2 July 2024) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- H. Congreso del Estado de Hidalgo, Instituto de Estudios Legislativos: Ley de Tránsito y Seguridad Vial para el Estado de Hidalgo (última reforma P.O. Alcance Uno, 14 de abril 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 Hidalgo
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.05% (0.25 mg/L breath) · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: Zero for minors
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