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Mexico City Hoy No Circula and Ozone Contingency
Overview
The Hoy No Circula program continues its rotating vehicle bans across the 16 boroughs of Mexico City and various municipalities in the State of Mexico to regulate traffic and reduce pollutant emissions. The restrictions remain active daily from 05:00 to 22:00. On September 12, 2026, the Comisión Ambiental de la Megalópolis (CAMe) activated Phase 1 of an environmental contingency due to high ozone levels, with concentrations reaching 161 ppb at Benito Juárez and 157 ppb in Coyoacán. This triggered extraordinary driving restrictions for September 13, affecting hologram 2, certain hologram 1 vehicles, and specific pink-decal hologram 0/00 vehicles, alongside restrictions on certain LP gas and cargo units. The contingency was suspended by 15:00 on September 13 as improved wind speeds and cloud cover aided pollutant dispersion. In late September 2026, the program maintained standard rotations. On September 29, vehicles with pink stickers and license plate endings 7 and 8 were prohibited, followed by vehicles with red stickers and plate endings 3 and 4 (holograms 1 and 2) on September 30. Throughout late October 2026, the program has maintained its standard rotation without additional environmental contingencies. Restrictions for October 19 targeted yellow decals with plate endings 5 or 6, while October 20 affected pink decals with endings 7 or 8. For the period of October 22–23, restrictions applied to green decals with endings 1 or 2, followed by blue decals with endings 9 or 0. Additionally, the Mexico City Ministry of the Environment (SEDEMA) has reinstated Saturday Hoy No Circula regulations to control automobile emissions in the Valley of Mexico. These restrictions apply to the 16 boroughs of Mexico City and several municipalities in the State of Mexico, including Ecatepec de Morelos, Naucalpan de Juárez, Nezahualcóyotl, and Tlalnepantla de Baz.
Entities
Mexico City · Comisión Ambiental de la Megalópolis · Estado de México · State of Mexico · Ciudad de México
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 21 SOURCES] CAMe activated Phase 1 of an environmental contingency due to high ozone levels in the Valley of Mexico.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There is no active environmental contingency as of the latest report.
- [● 19 SOURCES] A high-pressure system and weak surface winds contributed to atmospheric stability and pollutant accumulation.
- [● 19 SOURCES] The Hoy No Circula program will apply on Sunday, September 13, from 5:00 to 22:00 hours.
- [● 19 SOURCES] Private vehicles with verification hologram 2 and certain hologram 1 and 0/00 vehicles are prohibited from circulating.
- [● 17 SOURCES] Ozone concentrations reached 161 ppb at the Benito Juárez station.
- [● 17 SOURCES] Ozone concentrations reached 157 ppb at the Centro de Ciencias de la Atmósfera in Coyoacán.
- [● 15 SOURCES] Authorities recommend avoiding outdoor activities between 13:00 and 19:00 hours.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Local and federal cargo vehicles face circulation restrictions between 6:00 and 10:00 hours.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Hoy No Circula program regulates vehicle circulation in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to reduce emissions.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Electric and hybrid vehicles are exempt from the Hoy No Circula restrictions.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vehicles with yellow stickers, license plate endings 5 or 6, and holograms 1 or 2 are restricted from circulating on Monday, September 7.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesMexico City implements Saturday Hoy No Circula restrictions
Mexico City and surrounding State of Mexico municipalities are enforcing Saturday Hoy No Circula driving restrictions from 05:00 to 22:00 to combat pollution.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesMexico City and Edomex vehicle restrictions for October 19 and 20
Vehicle restrictions under the Hoy No Circula program apply in Mexico City and Edomex on October 19 (yellow decals, plates 5/6) and October 20 (pink decals, plates 7/8).
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesMexico City vehicle restrictions active under Hoy No Circula
The Hoy No Circula program restricts vehicles with red stickers and license plate endings 3 and 4 from circulating in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area on Wednesday.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesMexico City and Edomex vehicle restrictions for October 8
The Hoy No Circula program restricts vehicles with green stickers and plate endings 1 and 2 in Mexico City and the State of Mexico this Thursday, October 8, from 5:00 to 22:00.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesMexico City and Edomex vehicle restrictions for late September
Vehicle restrictions under the Hoy No Circula program apply in Mexico City and Edomex for September 29-30, 2026, targeting specific plate endings and stickers to reduce emissions.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 34 sourcesValley of Mexico ozone contingency activated and then suspended
CAMe activated and subsequently lifted a Phase 1 ozone contingency in the Valley of Mexico after high levels reached 161 ppb. Driving restrictions were enforced on Sunday before improving weather conditions led
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMexico City and Edomex vehicle restrictions for September 12
Vehicle restrictions for the Hoy No Circula program apply this Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Mexico City and parts of the State of Mexico, affecting hologram 2 and even-numbered hologram 1 vehicles.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesMexico City and Estado de México vehicle restrictions for September
Vehicle restrictions and mandatory emissions verification schedules are active for Mexico City and the State of Mexico throughout September 2026.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesMexico City vehicle restrictions for Hoy No Circula on September 5
Vehicle restrictions for the Hoy No Circula program apply on September 5, 2026, in Mexico City and surrounding areas, affecting hologram 2 and odd-numbered hologram 1 vehicles.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sourcesMexico City faces transit collapse and poor air quality
Mexico City faced poor air quality and major transit disruptions on September 4, 2026, due to high ozone levels, Metro technical failures, and road blockades caused by protests.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesMexico fuel prices and driving restrictions for September 4
Mexico reports stable fuel prices with a slight rise in Premium gasoline, while driving restrictions remain in effect for blue-sticker vehicles in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesMexico City faces protests and traffic restrictions
Mexico City anticipates multiple protests on September 3 from labor unions and pension advocates, alongside standard Hoy No Circula traffic restrictions for green-sticker vehicles.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesMexico City vehicle restrictions schedule for August 24–29, 2026
Vehicle circulation restrictions in Mexico City and the State of Mexico will follow the standard Hoy No Circula schedule from August 24 to 29, 2026, with no environmental contingency active.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesMexico City and Estado de México vehicle restrictions for August 22
Vehicle restrictions under the Hoy No Circula program apply this Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Mexico City and the State of Mexico to combat air pollution.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesTraffic restrictions active in Cúcuta and Mexico City
Traffic restrictions are active in Cúcuta, Colombia, for plates ending in 7 and 8, and in Mexico City under the ‘Hoy No Circula’ program for specific plates and holograms to manage emissions.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sourcesTraffic restrictions and road closures reported in Mexico and Colombia
Traffic restrictions and road closures are impacting Mexico and Colombia. Dosquebradas has implemented a three-day car ban for earthquake relief, while Mexico City maintains environmental driving limits.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesMexico City vehicle restrictions active for Tuesday, August 11
Vehicle restrictions for the Hoy No Circula program apply this Tuesday, August 11, in Mexico City and the State of Mexico for cars with pink stickers and license plates ending in 7 or 8.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesMexico City Saturday 'Hoy No Circula' limits on vehicles Aug 8, 2026
Mexico City and nearby State of Mexico municipalities will enforce Hoy No Circula on 8 Aug 2026, barring hologram 1 even‑plate and hologram 2 vehicles from 05:00‑22:00, with exemptions for electric, hybrid and
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesMexico City, State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula limits Aug 2026
Hoy No Circula restricts certain red‑or yellow‑sticker cars in CDMX and State of Mexico on Aug 2, 3 and 5 2026; exemptions apply, fines 20‑30 UMA.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesMexico City Hoy No Circula restrictions apply to vehicles on July 31, 2026
On 31 July 2026, Mexico City’s Hoy No Circula will block cars with blue stickers, plates ending 9 or 0 and holograms 1‑2 across the city and 18 surrounding municipalities; exemptions apply and fines range $2.3k
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesMexico City sees widespread traffic jams as protests and Hoy No Circula restrictions hit July 30
Protests and rain crippleed Mexico City traffic on 30 July 2026, while Hoy No Circula restrictions barred green‑sticker cars, leading to major congestion and metro delays.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesMexico City Hoy No Circula program lifts restrictions as State of Mexico issues vehicle verification schedule
Mexico City’s Hoy No Circula program lifts restrictions on July 26 2026, while the State of Mexico releases 2026 verification tariffs, schedules, and fines up to 3,519 MXN for non‑compliance.
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[POLITICS] 8 sourcesMexico City and State of Mexico extend Hoy No Circula restrictions for July 23‑24, 2026
Mexico City and nearby municipalities will enforce Hoy No Circula bans on July 23‑24, 2026, targeting specific plates and stickers, with exemptions and fines up to 30 UMA.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesMexico City and State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula vehicle bans on July 20‑21, 2026
On July 20‑21, 2026 Mexico City and the State of Mexico halted traffic for cars with specific plate numbers and hologram colors under the Hoy No Circula program, while exempting electric, hybrid and emergency‑t
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesMexico's Saturday 'Hoy No Circula' limits vehicles on July 18, 2026
Mexico City and surrounding State of Mexico will enforce Saturday's Hoy No Circula on July 18, 2026, barring hologram 2 cars and hologram 1 cars with odd plates from 05:00–22:00; exemptions apply and fines run
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[HEALTH] 4 sourcesMexico City Hoy No Circula restricts vehicles on July 13, 2026
Hoy No Circula allowed all traffic on 12 July 2026, but on 13 July it barred yellow‑sticker, plates ending 5/6, or hologram 1‑2 cars, with fines of up to 3,519 pesos.
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[POLITICS] 8 sourcesMexico City Hoy No Circula limits set for July 10‑13, 2026
Mexico City’s Hoy No Circula program restricts specific cars on July 10, 11 and 13 2026, with exemptions and fines of 1,924‑2,886 MXN.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMexico City and State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula bans on July 6 and 8, 2026
Hoy No Circula bans apply in Mexico City and neighboring State of Mexico on July 6 (yellow‑sticker cars) and July 8 2026 (red‑sticker cars); violations incur 20‑30 UMA fines.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesMexico City Saturday Hoy No Circula Restrictions Apply July 4
Mexico City’s Hoy No Circula Saturday rule for July 4 bans vehicles with hologram 1 (odd plates), hologram 2 and foreign plates; exemptions include hologram 0, electric/hybrid cars. No double restriction; fines
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMexico City and State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula limits on June 27, 2026
June 27, 2026 Hoy No Circula bars hologram 2 cars and hologram 1 even‑plate vehicles in Mexico City, State of Mexico, Toluca and Santiago Tianguistenco; exemptions apply and fines range 2,346‑3,519 pesos.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMexico City and State of Mexico Enforce Saturday 'Hoy No Circula' Limits on June 20
Saturday, June 20 2026, Mexico City and State of Mexico re‑activate 'Hoy No Circula' limits, barring odd‑ending hologram 1 plates and all hologram 2 vehicles from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., with exemptions for electric
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesMexico City and State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula limits on June 16‑17, 2026
Hoy No Circula restricts pink‑sticker cars with plates 7‑8 and hologram 1‑2 on 16 June, and red‑sticker cars with plates 3‑4 and hologram 1‑2 on 17 June in Mexico City and State of Mexico; exemptions include EV
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesJune 15 vehicle circulation bans go into effect in Quito and Mexico City
On 15 June 2026 Quito blocks plates ending 1‑2 during peak hours, while Mexico City bans plates ending 5‑6 all day; both programs list exemptions and fines.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesMexico City and State of Mexico Enforce Hoy No Circula Vehicle Restrictions June 10‑12, 2026
Mexico City and the State of Mexico enforce Hoy No Circula on June 10‑12, 2026, restricting vehicles with red stickers and plates ending 3‑4; fines range 2,300‑3,500 MXN.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesMexico City enforces Hoy No Circula vehicle bans on June 5‑6, 2026
Mexico City and surrounding municipalities will enforce Hoy No Circula bans on June 4‑5 (green and blue engomado) and June 6 (first Saturday) for specific plate numbers and holograms; exemptions apply and fines
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