Politics · Mexico · 3 hrs ago
Mexico bars passengers in pickup cargo beds on federal roads
Mexico’s federal traffic rules ban carrying passengers in pickup beds on federal roads.
The ban covers highways, national roads and bridges under federal control, as well as other cargo spaces without proper seats and seat belts.
The rule is in Article 70 of the federal traffic regulations and applies even when local rules tolerate the practice on rural roads.
Federal Highway Guard officers can issue fines of 20 to 25 UMAs, about 2,346 to 2,932 pesos.
The amount depends on the circumstances, including repeat violations and the risk to passengers.
Authorities may also stop the vehicle from continuing if the passengers cannot be moved to authorised transport.
Cargo beds lack seat belts and protective structures, so passengers can be thrown out or seriously injured in a crash.
Mexico’s federal traffic rules prohibit carrying passengers in pickup cargo beds and other areas designed only for freight on federal roads.
The ban applies on federal highways, roads and bridges, even where local rules tolerate the practice.
Violations carry fines of 20 to 25 UMA, reported as about 2,346 to 2,932 pesos.
The Guardia Nacional may stop a vehicle from continuing if passengers cannot be moved to authorized transport.
The rule is intended to protect road users, as cargo beds lack passenger restraints and protective structures.
- Who
- Drivers carrying passengers in vehicle cargo areas, and the Guardia Nacional officers who enforce the rule.
- What
- Carrying passengers in areas designed only for cargo is prohibited on federal roads and can bring a fine of 20 to 25 UMA.
- When
- On entering a federal road, highway or bridge.
- Where
- Federal roads, highways and bridges in Mexico.
- Why
- The rule aims to protect road users; cargo areas lack the safety features designed to protect passengers.
Local municipal regulations
Federal traffic rules
Where the rules apply
Local municipal regulations
Some rural or agricultural municipalities tolerate carrying people in pickup beds under certain conditions on local roads.
Federal traffic rules
The federal ban applies on federal roads, highways and bridges.
Passenger transport in cargo beds
Local municipal regulations
Local rules may tolerate it if passengers sit on the bed, hold fixed structures or travel at low speeds.
Federal traffic rules
The federal rules prohibit passengers in cargo areas, regardless of speed, distance or reason.
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- Rule
- Article 70 of the federal traffic regulation
- Fine range
- 20 to 25 UMA
- Minimum fine
- About 2,346 pesos
- Maximum fine
- About 2,932 pesos
- Enforcement
- Guardia Nacional División Carreteras
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