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Mexico City Creates E12 and E13 Licenses for Specialized and Hazardous Cargo

Officials will phase in the new categories to strengthen safety following the Iztapalapa gas‑tanker explosion.

Overview

  • The changes were published in the Gaceta Oficial as modifications to Mexico City’s mobility regulations.
  • E13 is mandatory and exclusive for drivers transporting toxic or hazardous substances within the capital.
  • E12 applies to specialized cargo operations when designated by the city’s Mobility Secretariat (Semovi).
  • Applicants for E13 must hold a valid type A license with at least three years of antiquity and pass accredited theoretical and practical training.
  • Semovi will issue the licenses at its service modules; authorities have not set an official E13 fee yet, and the rollout will be gradual to allow industry adaptation.