The article discusses the Hoy No Circula vehicular restriction applied on February 26 in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, emphasizing compliance to avoid fines due to increased UMA rates in 2026.
The article from El Financiero explains the vehicular restriction known as 'Hoy No Circula' that is enforced in Mexico City (CDMX) and the State of Mexico (Edomex) on February 26. This regulation aims to reduce air pollution by limiting the circulation of vehicles based on license plate numbers. It is particularly important for drivers to be aware of their compliance, as fines could increase significantly due to changes in the Unidad de Medida y Actualización (UMA) rates set for 2026.
Furthermore, the article highlights that vehicles with a green sticker and license plate digits ending in 1 and 2 will not be allowed to circulate for the entire day due to their classification under verification holograms 1 and 2. The enforcement of these restrictions occurs between 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM across the 16 boroughs of Mexico City and the 18 adjacent municipalities in the State of Mexico, and drivers are urged to plan their commutes accordingly.
Additionally, the article provides updates about the ongoing renovation of Metro Line 2, which affects service availability in certain stations and encourages individuals to consider walking (
