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.