Mexico City‘s ongoing efforts to combat air pollution will see teh return of the “Hoy No Circula” vehicle restriction program this Saturday, January 3, 2026. The program, impacting both the capital and 18 surrounding municipalities in the State of Mexico, aims to improve air quality by limiting vehicle circulation based on hologram verification and license plate numbers. Drivers should verify their vehicle’s status to avoid potential fines ranging from 2,075 to 3,113 pesos.
Mexico City – A vehicle restriction program, known as “Hoy No Circula Sabatino,” will be in effect this Saturday, January 3, 2026, across Mexico City and 18 surrounding municipalities in the State of Mexico. The program, designed to reduce air pollution, limits which vehicles can be on the road between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Remember to respect the program “Hoy No Circula” to avoid fines | iStock
Which Vehicles Are Affected?
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The restrictions on Saturday, January 3, 2026, apply to the following vehicles:
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Vehicles displaying a Holograma 1 sticker and with license plates ending in an even number (2, 4, 6, 8, or 0).
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All vehicles with a Holograma 2 sticker.
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Vehicles with out-of-state license plates – those not registered in Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos, Puebla, Querétaro, or Tlaxcala.
You can verify whether your vehicle is permitted to circulate on any given day in CDMX or Edomex | CAME
What are the Fines for Violating the Restriction?
Drivers who operate a vehicle on a restricted day could face a fine ranging from 20 to 30 UMAs (Unidad de Medida y Actualización). This translates to between 2,075 and 3,113 pesos.
The fine for driving on a restricted day is between 2,075 and 3,113 pesos. / iStock
How to Check Your Vehicle’s Status
Vehicle owners can check whether their vehicle is permitted to circulate on a specific day in Mexico City or the State of Mexico by visiting http://hoynocircula.cdmx.gob.mx/. The website allows users to input their hologram number or the last digit of their license plate to receive information extending up to six or twelve months in advance.
The program is an initiative to reduce pollution in the capital | iStock
Which Municipalities in the State of Mexico are Included?
The “Hoy No Circula” program applies to the following municipalities in the State of Mexico:
- Atizapán de Zaragoza
- Coacalco de Berriozábal
- Cuautitlán
- Cuautitlán Izcalli
- Chalco
- Chicoloapan
- Chimalhuacán
- Ecatepec de Morelos
- Huixquilucan
- Ixtapaluca
- La Paz
- Naucalpan de Juárez
- Nezahualcóyotl
- Nicolás Romero
- Tecámac
- Tlalnepantla de Baz
- Tultitlán
- Valle de Chalco
Applies to various municipalities in Edomex. / iStock
