{"id":204764,"date":"2026-02-21T04:38:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T04:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/which-cars-can-drive-and-which-cant-on-february-21\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T04:38:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T04:38:27","slug":"which-cars-can-drive-and-which-cant-on-february-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/which-cars-can-drive-and-which-cant-on-february-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Cars Can Drive and Which Can\u2019t on February 21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<p>This Saturday, the Hoy No Circula Saturday scheme will be back in effect, as mandated by the Secretariat of the Environment of Mexico City (<a rel=\"noopener, noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sedema.cdmx.gob.mx\" target=\"_blank\">SEDEMA<\/a>). This initiative aims to limit vehicle circulation in a bid to control pollution levels in the Valley of Mexico. If you&#8217;re planning to use your car, make sure to double-check the finish of your license plate along with your vehicle&#8217;s verification hologram.<\/p>\n<h2>Scope of Restrictions<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>restrictions<\/strong> imposed by this scheme extend beyond the 16 municipalities of Mexico City (CDMX) to include various metropolitan municipalities in the State of Mexico. The affected areas are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atizapan de Zaragoza<\/li>\n<li>Coacalco de Berrioz\u00e1bal<\/li>\n<li>Cuautitlan<\/li>\n<li>Cuautitl\u00e1n Izcalli<\/li>\n<li>Chalco<\/li>\n<li>Chicoloapan<\/li>\n<li>Chimalhuacan<\/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>Nezahualcoyotl<\/li>\n<li>Nicolas Romero<\/li>\n<li>Tec\u00e1mac<\/li>\n<li>Tlalnepantla de Baz<\/li>\n<li>Tultitlan<\/li>\n<li>Valle de Chalco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be aware that if your route includes any of these locations, the Hoy No Circula restrictions will also apply.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding the License Plate System<\/h2>\n<p>The scheme aims to curb vehicle emissions by implementing specific guidelines that differ from the Monday to Friday restrictions. Whether your vehicle can circulate on Saturdays depends largely on the combination of your vehicle&#8217;s hologram, the last digit of its license plate, and whether it\u2019s considered an &#8220;odd&#8221; or &#8220;even&#8221; week. <\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s crucial to note that the Hoy No Circula Saturday program is operational only during specific hours, which are <strong>from 05:00 to 22:00<\/strong>. Outside this timeframe, vehicle traffic is not limited unless extraordinary measures are enacted due to environmental contingencies.<\/p>\n<h3>February 21, 2026: What to Expect<\/h3>\n<p>On February 21, 2026, recognized as the third Saturday of the month, it is considered an \u201codd week.\u201d In this context, vehicles that display a hologram 1 and whose plates end with an odd number will need to remain off the roads during the hours of the program. Oppositely, cars assigned a hologram 0 or 00 are free to circulate without any restrictions. However, vehicles with a hologram 2 are prohibited from circulating on Saturdays.<\/p>\n<h2>Exemptions from Hoy No Circula<\/h2>\n<p>Some vehicles are exempt from these restrictions, allowing them to circulate freely without concern. These exemptions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electric, natural gas, or hybrid technology vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Vehicles registered for people with disabilities<\/li>\n<li>Public transport vehicles (excluding private services)<\/li>\n<li>Vehicles dedicated to passenger or school transportation<\/li>\n<li>Emergency vehicles assigned to public safety or civil protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Punishments for Non-Compliance<\/h2>\n<p>Failing to comply with the Hoy No Circula provisions can lead to significant penalties. Financial fines for violations can range from 20 to 30 times the Measurement and Update Unit (UMA), amounting to approximately 1,924.40 to 2,886.60 pesos. Additional consequences may include vehicle immobilization and time lost in dealing with authorities.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>If you plan to travel by car this Saturday in CDMX or in the surrounding municipalities affected by the Hoy No Circula program, it\u2019s crucial to confirm the status of your vehicle\u2019s hologram, the last digit of your license plate, and whether the calendar indicates an even or odd week. This program not only aims to reduce emissions from the most polluting vehicles but also encourages better trip planning and exploration of alternative mobility options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Saturday, the Hoy No Circula Saturday scheme will be back in effect, as mandated by the Secretariat of the Environment of Mexico City (SEDEMA). 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