Mexico City is taking steps to regulate personal electric motorized vehicles, such as scooters and electric bicycles, with the aim of improving road safety and reducing risks for pedestrians and other road users.
With the recent reform of the Mobility Law and local traffic regulations, scooters, electric bicycles, and mopeds that exceed 25 kilometers per hour or weigh more than 35 kilograms must be registered under the new category of electric motorized vehicles and meet certain requirements to be legally driven:
- License plates and registration card.
- Driver’s license corresponding to vehicle type.
- Registration with the Mexico City Mobility Secretariat (Semovi).
- Use of helmet, reflective vest, and lights on while riding.
- Civil liability insurance policy.
The new provisions limit the areas where these vehicles can travel and prohibit their use on bike lanes, sidewalks, or dedicated public transport lanes; their circulation is restricted to the right lane and secondary roads.
Non-compliance with the new regulation could be resut in financial penalties of up to $2,000 pesos, as well as vehicle impoundment, per the authority’s decision.
Owners of vehicles that meet the above characteristics must complete the necessary paperwork before August 2026. During this period, it is recommended to check with Semovi to see if the specific model requires registration and license plates.
At Fundación Aleatica, we reaffirm that road safety requires clear rules, compliance, and shared responsibility. Regulating the use of these vehicles helps protect everyone who shares the road.
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