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Mexico City’s New Hazardous-Load Rules Take Effect With 30 km/h Cap and Fines Up to 67,884 Pesos

The overhaul targets operators of toxic or dangerous cargo after the Iztapalapa tanker explosion, introducing the E13 license with stricter training and a prior three‑year Tipo A requirement.

Overview

  • Reforms published in the city’s Official Gazette are now in force, tightening oversight specifically for vehicles that transport toxic or hazardous substances.
  • Vehicles carrying dangerous cargo are banned from access-controlled roads such as Viaducto, Periférico, Circuito Interior and Calzada Ignacio Zaragoza, with penalties of 200, 400 or 600 UMAs depending on the case.
  • A fixed maximum speed of 30 km/h applies to hazardous-load vehicles across all zones, and exceeding it is sanctioned with 100, 200 or 300 UMAs.
  • The new E13 license is mandatory for these operators and requires a valid Tipo A held for at least three years, specialized training and exams verified by Semovi, and a safety assessment for registered vehicles.
  • Authorities specify that the sanctions and licensing apply to public and private operators of hazardous materials, while reported fee amounts for the new license vary across outlets.