Overview
- Waze data indicates the heaviest holiday congestion from Tuesday to Saturday between 16:00 and 22:00, favoring earlier departures or off-peak days.
- Mexico’s federal road rules set maximum speeds of 110 km/h on toll highways and 100 km/h on free roads, with lower limits for buses and freight vehicles, according to SICT.
- UNAM experts recommend pre-trip mechanical checks, greater following distances, seat belts and child restraints, sober and distraction-free driving, and protective gear for motorcyclists.
- Spain’s DGT cites more than 20 million trips in last year’s holiday period, a surge that intensifies city congestion, parking pressure and driver stress in commercial areas.
- Outbound travel from Mexico City is increasing access-road traffic and demand for ride-hailing, reinforcing calls to plan routes, consider alternate options and use public transport where possible.