Seat belts and child seats in Oaxaca (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Drivers and passengers must use seat belts while the vehicle is moving. Babies and children must sit only in the rear seats or use child restraint systems and the seat belt; no age or height is set.
| 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 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | Babies and children must be seated only in the rear seats, or use child restraint systems and the seat belt, under the applicable standards. The article sets no age or height. [1] |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- The article is worded as an alternative (rear seats or child restraint systems). The Ley de Movilidad para el Estado de Oaxaca was also checked and contains no seat belt provision.
Sources
- H. Congreso del Estado de Oaxaca: Ley de Tránsito y Vialidad del Estado de Oaxaca (última reforma: Decreto 861, P.O. 1 Cuarta Sección, 3 de enero 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 Oaxaca
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 km/h
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18 (permit from 16)
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Banned · Hands-free use: Hands-free or speaker only
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