This weekend, Hoy No Circula Saturday returns, the strategy through which the Secretariat of the Environment of Mexico City (SEDEMA) restricts the transit of certain vehicles to mitigate pollution in the Valley of Mexico.
Given this, drivers who plan to use their cars must verify the last digit of their license plate and the verification badge before setting off. These restrictive measures are not limited only to the 16 districts of CDMX, but also extend to various metropolitan municipalities of the State of Mexico. The regulations operate in the same way in:
- Atizapan of Zaragoza
- Coacalco de Berriozábal
- Cuautitlan
- Cuautitlán Izcalli
- Chalco
- Chicoloapan
- Chimalhuacan
- Ecatepec de Morelos
- Huixquilucan
- Ixtapaluca
- Peace
- Naucalpan de Juárez
- Nezahualcoyotl
- Nicolas Romero
- Tecámac
- World of Baz
- Tultitlan
- Chalco Valley
Therefore, keep in mind that if your route passes through any of these towns, you will also be subject to the rules of Today No Circula Saturday.
Which vehicles and license plates are affected by Hoy No Circula Saturday?
The central purpose of this initiative is to reduce the number of cars in operation to reduce emissions levels, incorporating a series of particular guidelines on Saturdays that complement the usual calendar of work days. The restriction does not impact all motorists equally each weekend: the assigned hologram, the numerical ending of the plate and the position of the Saturday (whether it is considered even or odd within the month) define who must remain parked and who enjoys free movement.
Yes, the limitations of Today It Doesn’t Circulate Saturday They do not remain in effect throughout the day. The restrictions apply from 05:00 to 22:00, which means that during nighttime and early morning hours the restriction does not apply to cars, as long as the authorities do not activate an environmental contingency phase or other extraordinary measure that imposes additional limits.
For the day corresponding to June 13, 2026, the official calendar indicates that we are on the second Saturday of the monthly period, which is classified as an “even week.” Under this scenario, cars that have hologram 1 and whose license plates end in an even digit will be strictly prohibited from moving during the designated operating hours. Of course, those who have a 0 and 00 hologram can circulate freely. On the contrary, the hologram 2 have an absolute restriction and will not be able to circulate on any Saturday of the year.
Beyond the scenarios described above, there are the following exceptions:
- Electric, natural gas or hybrid technology vehicles
- Units registered with plates for people with disabilities
- All those intended for urban public transport services (including funeral services)
- Those dedicated to school or passenger transportation
- Those assigned to public security and/or civil protection
Failure to comply with the Hoy No Circula will be punished with a fine that ranges between 20 and 30 times the value of the Measurement and Update Unit (UMA), a figure that represents approximately 1,924.40 pesos at its lowest level until reaching 2,886.60 pesos at the highest limit. In addition, the driver risks having the car taken to the vehicle depot.
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