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Torreón Exceeds 9,000 Riders in Safety Training as Michoacán Proposes Mandatory Certified Helmets

Officials credit helmet giveaways alongside defensive riding sessions for a sharp rise in protective gear use among riders.

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Overview

  • In 2025 alone, Torreón has trained 3,563 motorcyclists, bringing the total to 9,027 riders instructed in defensive techniques.
  • The Torreón program teaches Urban Mobility and Road Safety Regulations and includes free distribution of certified helmets.
  • Michoacán’s “¡Fíjate Pues!” campaign has exposed 5,796 motorcycle crashes in 2024 and an 80 percent growth in bike circulation over the past decade.
  • Authorities report that helmets certified under NOM-206-SCFI/SSA2 reduce the risk of severe cranial trauma by 72 percent.
  • A proposed amendment to Michoacán’s Mobility Law would require proof of certified helmet purchase with every motorcycle registration or driver’s license application.