Overview
- Cars and motorcycles with a red sticker and plate numbers ending in 5 or 6 that carry verification hologram 1 or 2 may not circulate from 05:00 to 22:00.
- The rules apply across Mexico City and 18 State of Mexico municipalities, including Naucalpan, Ecatepec, Nezahualcóyotl, Tlalnepantla, Atizapán and Toluca.
- Vehicles with holograms 00 and 0, as well as electric and hybrid vehicles, are exempt along with motorcycles, taxis, public transport, cargo units and authorized health-worker vehicles.
- Traffic officers may stop violators, send vehicles to an impound lot and issue fines of roughly 2,074.80 to 3,112.20 pesos under the Traffic Regulations.
- Nochebuena typically brings lighter traffic, and officials urge drivers to avoid alcohol and follow restrictions throughout the day.