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CDMX Targets December Rollout of Plates and Licenses for High‑Speed Electric Scooters, E‑Bikes and Bicimotos

Federal approvals will determine the rollout pace.

Un hombre viaja en una bicicleta eléctrica sobre la ciclovía; De acuerdo con el artículo 20 del Reglamento de Tránsito de la Ciudad de México, cualquier vehículo que supere los 25 kilómetros por hora requiere placas para circular. Sin embargo, estas unidades eléctricas suelen tener baterías de menor capacidad, generalmente de un kilowatt, lo que complica su regulación y clasificación, ya que al tener pedales son consideras como bicicletas. FOTO: MAGDALENA MONTIEL VELÁZQUEZ/CUARTOSCURO.COM
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Overview

  • Clara Brugada said registration and licensing could begin in early December, preceded by a public awareness campaign starting in September.
  • The city is awaiting SICT authorization for the plate series and related norms, which officials expect to secure within about two months.
  • Reforms approved on Aug. 15 created a new category for personal electric vehicles; models that exceed 25 km/h or meet specified power and weight thresholds must carry plates and a driver’s license, while low‑speed or pedal‑assist units remain exempt.
  • Semovi reports 19 companies are participating in tests of more than 100 models to verify compliance and determine which vehicles fall under the new rules.
  • Transitory provisions allow up to 360 days to finalize regulations, and a PAN deputy is urging a six‑month civic‑education period before fines to avoid arbitrary enforcement.