Policy·Americas
Mexico's Hoy No Circula Program Targets Emissions Reduction

Key Points
- 1Implementation of Hoy No Circula on March 14 announced by SEDEMA.
- 2Regulatory framework changes to limit vehicle emissions on weekends.
- 3Increases compliance with environmental standards, reducing foreign pollution impact.
On March 14, 2026, the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente de la Ciudad de México (SEDEMA) reactivates the Hoy No Circula sabatino program, designed to limit vehicular circulation in Mexico City and surrounding municipalities. This initiative is part of a broader environmental strategy to reduce air pollution levels by restricting the use of certain vehicles based on license plate numbers and verification holograms. Specific vehicles will be exempt, including electric and hybrid cars, ensuring that essential transportation needs remain unaffected.
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