{"id":164706,"date":"2025-08-23T03:14:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T03:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/which-cars-are-allowed-to-drive-and-which-ones-must-stay-off-the-road-on-august-23\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T03:14:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T03:14:25","slug":"which-cars-are-allowed-to-drive-and-which-ones-must-stay-off-the-road-on-august-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/which-cars-are-allowed-to-drive-and-which-ones-must-stay-off-the-road-on-august-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Which cars are allowed to drive and which ones must stay off the road on August 23?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<p>Saturday, \u00a0August 23\u00a0, is officially designated as a day of rest for many vehicles in Mexico City due to the \u00a0Hoy No Circula\u00a0 program. This initiative is specifically tailored for cars that are subject to \u00a0restrictions\u00a0, compelling some to stay off the roads during this day. Understanding this program is vital for drivers looking to navigate the bustling streets of the capital without incurring fines.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 1 --> <\/p>\n<p>The \u00a0Hoy No Circula\u00a0 program is championed by the \u00a0CDMX Ministry of Environment\u00a0 ([Sedema](https:\/\/sedema.cdmx.gob.mx\/programas\/programa\/hoy-no-circula) for reference). The primary aim of this initiative is to \u00a0reduce pollutant emissions\u00a0 and subsequently enhance the \u00a0air quality\u00a0 in and around the city.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 2 --><\/p>\n<p>The mechanics behind this program are straightforward yet crucial. Certain vehicles, particularly those emitting the most pollution, face limitations in their circulation. However, it&#8217;s important to note that these restrictions do not apply uniformly to all vehicles every Saturday, as some cars are permitted to rest while others are not.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 3 -->  <\/p>\n<p>So, where does this program apply?<\/p>\n<p>It is enforced across the \u00a016 boroughs\u00a0 of Mexico City and extends to specific municipalities in the \u00a0State of Mexico\u00a0, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atizap\u00e1n de Zaragoza<\/li>\n<li>Coacalco de Berrioz\u00e1bal<\/li>\n<li>Cuautitl\u00e1n<\/li>\n<li>Cuautitl\u00e1n Izcalli<\/li>\n<li>Chalco<\/li>\n<li>Chicoloapan<\/li>\n<li>Chimalhuac\u00e1n<\/li>\n<li>Ecatepec de Morelos<\/li>\n<li>Huixquilucan<\/li>\n<li>Ixtapaluca<\/li>\n<li>La Paz<\/li>\n<li>Naucalpan de Ju\u00e1rez<\/li>\n<li>Nezahualc\u00f3yotl<\/li>\n<li>Nicol\u00e1s Romero<\/li>\n<li>Tec\u00e1mac<\/li>\n<li>Tlalnepantla de Baz<\/li>\n<li>Tultitl\u00e1n<\/li>\n<li>Chalco Valley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"article-asset-image article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"asset-content\">\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"HNC\" class=\"centro_sinmarco\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Which-cars-are-allowed-to-drive-and-which-ones-are.jpeg\"\/>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>What Cars and Plates Are Affected on Sabatino<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Who is required to remain at home? The daily dynamics of the program should be easily comprehensible, yet Saturdays introduce variations. On these days, not all cars face the same restrictions. Some vehicles can circulate freely on certain Saturdays, while others are subject to limitations.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 4 --><\/p>\n<p>The categories for this day can be delineated as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cars that can circulate every Saturday<\/li>\n<li>Cars that must rest every Saturday<\/li>\n<li>Cars that alternate resting on Saturdays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These restrictions are effective only between \u00a005:00\u00a0 and \u00a022:00 hours\u00a0. During night hours, vehicles can circulate freely without the risk of penalties. Beyond knowing the essential restrictions, it\u2019s important to recognize that the application of this program isn\u2019t uniform. Therefore, before hitting the road, make sure to verify a few crucial aspects: the \u00a0calendar\u00a0 for the month, the \u00a0type of hologram\u00a0 associated with the vehicle, and the \u00a0last digit\u00a0 of the license plate.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 5 --><\/p>\n<p>For example, vehicles assigned a hologram 2 are under active restriction every Saturday, whereas those with holograms 0 and 00 can circulate without limitations weekly. In contrast, cars with hologram 1 will face restrictions alternating from week to week.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 6 --> <\/p>\n<p>On \u00a0Saturday, August 23, 2025\u00a0, which marks the fourth Saturday of the month, cars with plates ending in \u00a0even numbers\u00a0 must remain parked. The upcoming Saturday, reflecting the fifth week (an odd week), will impose restrictions on vehicles with plates ending in \u00a0odd numbers\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 7 --><\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, several exceptions exist allowing certain vehicles to circulate freely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vehicles powered by electricity, natural gas, or hybrids<\/li>\n<li>Cars with \u00a0disabled plates\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Vehicles engaged in urban transport services (including funeral services)<\/li>\n<li>Those providing school or passenger transport<\/li>\n<li>Vehicles dedicated to public safety and\/or civil protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"article-asset article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"desvio-container\">\n<div class=\"desvio\">\n<div class=\"desvio-figure js-desvio-figure\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Contamination is not only making you live less and worse. You are also making you darker\" width=\"375\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1749870835_917_Which-cars-are-allowed-to-drive-and-which-ones-are.jpeg\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Failure to comply with these restrictions could lead to fines ranging between 20 and 30 times the \u00a0Unit of Measurement and Update\u00a0 (UMA), translating to an economic sanction of \u00a0between 1,924.40 and 2,886.60 pesos\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 8 --><\/p>\n<p>Photo | Erik McLean<\/p>\n<p>In \u00a0Xataka\u00a0 | Contamination is not only making you live less and worse. 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