Mexico City Electric Scooter Rules: Fines Start Nov. 20 for Unregistered E-Scooters and E-Bikes

MEXICO CITY — Mexico City electric scooters, e-bikes and electric motorbikes that go faster than 25 kph must be registered and plated by Friday, Nov. 20, when transit police start issuing fines to riders who don’t comply, according to the city’s Mobility Secretariat (Semovi).

The rules come from the city’s updated traffic regulations. Registration opened July 1, 2026, and the grace period ends Nov. 20. El Universal reported that Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC) traffic officers have been trained to enforce the new requirements.

Mexico City electric scooter categories: VEMEPE vs. VEP

Semovi splits personal electric vehicles into two groups, and the requirements depend on which one you ride:

• VEMEPE (motorized personal electric vehicles): a motor of 250 watts to 1 kilowatt and a top speed above 25 kph. Type A weighs under 35 kilograms; Type B weighs 35 to 350 kilograms. These need a metal license plate, a circulation card and an electric mobility sticker (Distintivo de Movilidad Eléctrica).
• VEP (personal electric vehicles): a motor under 250 watts and a top speed of 25 kph or less. These need only the sticker and proof of registration, not plates.

Infobae reported that VEMEPE riders also need a valid type A1 or A2 driver’s license, depending on the vehicle, plus a helmet, lights and third-party liability insurance. Check your vehicle’s spec sheet for wattage and top speed to see which group you’re in.

Mexico City e-scooter fines from Nov. 20

Fines are set in UMAs, a reference unit worth 117.31 pesos a day in 2026. Ranges reported by Expansión under the city’s traffic regulations:

• No plates or circulation card: 20 to 30 UMAs, about 2,346 to 3,519 pesos.
• No valid A1 or A2 license: 10 to 20 UMAs, about 1,173 to 2,346 pesos.
• No certified helmet: 10 to 20 UMAs. El Universal reported that riding without a helmet can also get the vehicle towed to an impound lot.
• Riding on sidewalks or pedestrian areas: 10 to 20 UMAs.
• Riding in exclusive bike lanes: 20 to 30 UMAs.
• Carrying children under 12: 10 to 20 UMAs.

El Universal, citing police training sessions, reported slightly different figures for some violations, so the final amount may vary with the officer’s ticket and any repeat offenses.

Mexico City electric scooter registration: how to do it

• Create or sign in to a Llave CDMX account, the city’s digital ID.
• Open Semovi’s online window at app.semovi.cdmx.gob.mx/ventanilla-semovi/ and choose the personal electric vehicle registration.
• Upload an official photo ID, the invoice (factura) or invoice letter, the CFDI XML tax file and proof of a Mexico City address dated within 90 days.
• After approval, pay the fee where it applies and book an appointment at a vehicle control module to pick up the plate and sticker.

Foreign residents can use a passport or a temporary or permanent residency card as ID, Semovi says. Official details: semovi.cdmx.gob.mx.

Getting around without a scooter? Our Mexico City airport to Roma Norte guide covers Metro and Metrobús fares, and our Mexico City safety guide has tips for getting around at night.

Mexico City electric scooters FAQ

When do Mexico City e-scooter fines start?

Friday, Nov. 20, 2026.

Do I need a license to ride an electric scooter in Mexico City?

Yes, if it’s a VEMEPE (over 25 kph or 250 watts and up). Slower, lower-powered VEPs don’t need plates.

Can I ride an e-scooter in the bike lane?

Riding in exclusive bike lanes can bring a fine of 20 to 30 UMAs, according to Expansión. Sidewalks are also off-limits.

Does this apply to rental scooters?

Semovi’s registration process is aimed at owners. The official announcements we reviewed do not address app-based rental scooters, so ask the operator.

Photo: Sonia Medina / Wikimedia Commons. License: CC BY 3.0, creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/. Resized. Illustrative: a rider on a shared electric scooter in Mexico City in 2019.