Overview
- The Michoacán state prosecutor’s office announced new guidelines on March 3 to curb abusive towing and impound practices and restore public trust.
- Tariffs will be limited to roughly 5,000 to 10,000 pesos based on distance, replacing reported charges that reached 50,000 to 100,000 pesos.
- Authorized rates must align with SICT benchmarks calculated in UMAs, setting a clear, standardized ceiling for tow and storage fees.
- Providers will be subject to real‑time geolocation, photographic documentation, electronic chain of custody, and integration with institutional technology platforms.
- The FGE will issue convocatorias that assign rotating service calendars and allow exceptional outside participation only with justification, with poor performers subject to removal.