Seat belts and child seats in Tabasco (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Occupants must use seat belts. Children under 10 must travel in the rear seat. The Law read does not set a child restraint requirement.
| 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 | Children under 10 must travel in the rear seat. [1] |
| Rear-facing child seat in front with active airbagPassenger cars | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- For vehicles used for public transport, the Law refers to the legislation on that service.
Sources
- H. Congreso del Estado de Tabasco: Ley General de Tránsito y Vialidad del Estado de Tabasco (última reforma: Decreto 265, P.O. 8733 "E", 16 de mayo 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 Tabasco
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 km/h streets; 40 km/h avenues · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): As signposted
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 18 for a full licence
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 18 (sale to under-18s is an infraction) · Minimum age to buy spirits: 18 (same rule for all alcohol)
Related pages
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.