In view of the good results obtained by the 'Hoy No Circula', the Government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador continues to promote the program in Mexico with the objective of further reducing and controlling pollution levels in the environment. Review which vehicles are restricted this Tuesday, August 16. Also, find out about the fines and in which states of the country the restrictions apply.
Hoy No Circula: How much is the fine for non-compliance?
If you do not comply with the rules of the 'Hoy No Circula' program, your vehicle will be impounded until you pay the fine, which ranges from 20 to 30 times the Unit of Account in Mexico City, equivalent to $1,509.80 - $2,264.70 pesos, while in the State of Mexico the punishment is $1,460.80 pesos.
Objective of the Hoy No Circula
The authorities have established measures applicable to the circulation of mobile sources or motor vehicles, with the objective of preventing, minimizing, and controlling the emission of pollutants from mobile sources that circulate in Mexico City regardless of the origin of the license plates and/or vehicle registration, through the limitation of their circulation.
Which vehicles are restricted on Tuesday, August 16?
According to the authorities in Mexico, this Tuesday, August 16, all vehicles with a pink sticker are restricted, as well as those with license plates ending in 7 and 8, and holograms 1 and 2. The vehicular restriction will be in effect from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Mexico City and State of Mexico.
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Doble Hoy No Circula: When is it activated in Mexico?
The 'Doble Hoy No Circula' usually goes into effect in the central region of Mexico (Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Querétaro) when environmental pollution levels are high and ozone levels exceed 151 points. In this case, the restrictions apply to vehicles with holograms 0, 00, and motorcycles.
Vehicles exempt from the 'Hoy No Circula' program
- Vehicles with hologram 0.
- Vehicles with hologram 00.
- Electric cars.
- Hybrid cars.
Vehicle verification calendar in Mexico
- Yellow sticker | 5 or 6 | July and August.
- Pink sticker | 7 or 8 | August and September.
- Red sticker | 3 or 4 | September and October.
- Green sticker | 1 or 2 | October and November.
- Blue sticker | 9 or 0 | November and December.
In which states is the 'Hoy No Circula' program applied?
- Mexico City.
- State of Mexico.
- Hidalgo.
- Morelos.
- Puebla.
- Tlaxcala.
- Querétaro.