Seat belts and child seats in Quintana Roo (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Drivers must use seat belts, and so must all occupants of cars. Where a child under 5 is on board a child seat is required, and minors must be placed in the rear seat.
| 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 | Where one or more children under 5 are on board, the driver must use child seats (sillas porta infantes). [1] |
| Children in the front seatPassenger cars | Drivers must place minors in the rear seat of the vehicle. The Law gives no age or height for this. [1] |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Article 218 VIII says drivers must place minors in the rear seat of the vehicle and gives no age or height. The seat belt duty in fraction VI applies to the driver and to all occupants of cars, public or private, without naming front and rear seats separately.
Sources
- H. Congreso del Estado de Quintana Roo: Ley de Movilidad del Estado de Quintana Roo (última reforma publicada en el Periódico Oficial el 5 de marzo de 2026) (Internet Archive copy of the Congress file, 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 Quintana Roo
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 40 km/h
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.