Executive Summary for Hoy No Circula Vehicle Restrictions in Mexico
Mexico City’s Hoy No Circula vehicle restriction programme will operate as normal on Friday, 25 September 2026, affecting vehicles with blue stickers, licence plates ending in nine or zero, and holograms one and two. Restrictions will apply from 0500 to 2200 hours local time across Mexico City and the participating municipalities of the State of Mexico. The programme covers all 16 boroughs of Mexico City and 40 municipalities in the State of Mexico within the Metropolitan Zone of the Valley of Mexico.
- Date of Event: 25 September 2026
- Location: Mexico City and participating municipalities of State of Mexico, Mexico
- Risk Category: Travel Risks
- Severity Score: 3/5
- Confidence Level: 88%
What is Risk Analysis in the Context of Travel Risk Events
Travel risk event analysis assesses the impact of traffic restrictions on travel and operations. Hoy No Circula is a scheduled vehicle-management programme designed to regulate road traffic and reduce vehicle emissions. The restrictions can affect employee commuting, local deliveries and other road-based business activities when vehicles fall within the restricted categories.
Known Hotspots and Sensitive Areas
High Impact
- All 16 boroughs of Mexico City, where the restriction applies.
- 40 participating municipalities in the State of Mexico within the Metropolitan Zone of the Valley of Mexico.
Medium Impact
- Major commuter routes connecting Mexico City with the State of Mexico.
- Commercial and employee transport operations using restricted private vehicles.
Low Impact
- Vehicles exempt from the programme, including qualifying electric, hybrid and hologram 0/00 vehicles, subject to the programme’s conditions.
Impact on Transportation and Services
Restricted vehicles cannot circulate during the designated period, potentially requiring commuters and businesses to use alternative vehicles or transport arrangements. The restriction is scheduled rather than an emergency measure, and no environmental contingency phase has been declared according to the cited report. Businesses relying on fleet movements should verify that vehicles scheduled for operations comply with the day’s restrictions.
Recommended Actions
- Check vehicle license plates and holograms before scheduling journeys.
- Businesses should confirm that delivery and service vehicles are eligible to circulate.
- Allow additional time for journeys during peak commuting periods.
- Consider public transport or compliant vehicles for affected employee movements.
- Monitor official Mexico City environmental authorities for any additional contingency restrictions.
Emergency Contacts
- Emergency Services: 911
Final Thoughts
The Hoy No Circula restrictions will affect specified vehicles across Mexico City and participating municipalities of the State of Mexico on 25 September, creating a scheduled constraint on road-based mobility. Businesses should verify vehicle eligibility before dispatching staff, deliveries or service vehicles. Leveraging MitKat’s Datasurfr enables businesses to receive real-time intelligence, monitor evolving threats and make informed decisions to protect people, assets and operaations.