# Mexico City traffic camera fine legality ruling

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexico-city-traffic-camera-fine-legality-ruling
> Updated: 2026-10-04T23:06:10.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) ruled that the ‘fotomultas’ traffic camera fine system in Mexico City is constitutional. In a 6-to-2 vote, the justices rejected a proposal to exempt vehicle owners from fines if they were not the driver at the time of the infraction.

The Court upheld a project by Minister Sara Irene Herrerías Guerra, establishing that while the driver is the primary offender, the vehicle owner holds joint liability for payment. The majority stated that camera images serve as valid evidence and that the system acts as an effective tool for reducing traffic accidents and curbing police corruption.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Mexico: SCJN issues judicial rulings while San Luis Potosí completes road repairs

The SCJN ruled on telecommunications injunctions and traffic fine liability, while San Luis Potosí officials reported 286 km of road maintenance completed in September.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-supreme-court-rejects-intervention-on-private-street-closures

### 2026-10-04: Mexico City Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of traffic camera fines

Mexico City's Supreme Court ruled that traffic camera fines are constitutional, allowing authorities to hold vehicle owners jointly liable for penalties even if they were not driving during the violation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-city-supreme-court-upholds-constitutionality-of-traffic-camera-fines

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