October

Saturday, October 25, is presented as a day that, in theory, invites relaxation and free time. However, for those who have vehicles subject to the Hoy No Circula Sabatino program, the reality will be different. As you already know, some cars must remain parked at their homes throughout the day. This measure, promoted by the CDMX Environment Secretariat (SEDEMA), its primary objective is to reduce air pollution so that we breathe better quality air. Its logic is direct: the circulation of certain vehicles is prevented, mainly those with higher levels of polluting emissions. However, the restriction does not always affect the same cars each weekend. In the areas where this program operates, some of these vehicles alternate their rest between different Saturdays. In which territories does this regulation apply? Specifically in the 16 municipalities of the Mexican capital and in these municipalities of the metropolitan area of ​​the State of Mexico: • Atizapan of Zaragoza • Coacalco de Berriozábal • Cuautitlan • Cuautitlán Izcalli • Chalco • Chicoloapan • Chimalhuacan • Ecatepec de Morelos • Huixquilucan • Ixtapaluca • Peace • Naucalpan de Juárez • Nezahualcoyotl • Nicolas Romero • Tecámac • Tlalnepantla de Baz • Tultitlan • Chalco Valley What cars and license plates does Hoy No Circula Saturday affect? What vehicles should stay home? The daily mechanics of this program are quite clear to understand, as you can see in the infographic above. However, on Saturdays the dynamics change and not all cars face identical restrictions each weekend. Some vehicles can move freely on certain Saturdays, while on others they are restricted. The classifications for this day are grouped into: • Vehicles with circulation permit every Saturday • Vehicles with permanent restriction every Saturday • Vehicles with alternating restriction every other Saturday These restrictions operate only in the time range from 05:00 to 22:00. During the night the prohibition ceases, allowing circulation without risk of fines. In addition to understanding the basic concepts, it is worth noting that the application of the program varies depending on the type of car. For this reason, it is essential to verify three aspects before starting the engine: the monthly calendar, the type of hologram that the car has and the last number of its license plate. As an example, vehicles with hologram 2 cannot circulate on any Saturday, while those with holograms 0 and 00 circulate freely every week. Those with hologram 1 They face restrictions that rotate week by week. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, which corresponds to the first Saturday of the (odd) month, vehicles whose license plates end in an odd digit must remain parked. Next Saturday, the second of September (even), the restriction will apply to vehicles with license plates that end in an even digit. However, there are certain exceptions that are worth taking into account because these vehicles will be able to circulate without restrictions: • Electric, natural gas or hybrid technology vehicles • Vehicles that have a disability plate • Units intended for urban public transport (including funeral services) • School transport or passenger vehicles • Public security and civil protection units Failure to comply with these regulations entails fines equivalent to 20 or 30 times the Measurement and Update Unit (UMA), which means an economic penalty of between 1,924.40 and 2,886.60 pesos. Photo | Josh Sorenson In Xataka | Pollution is not only making you live less and worse. It’s also making you dumber

Third week of October… You know what that means: with us, the restrictions of Today No Circula Saturday. Because in addition to a few days of rest, the weekend is also synonymous with restrictions. If you still don’t know what we are talking about, it is because you are not aware of the project devised by the CDMX Environment Secretariat (SEDEMA) with which you try to breathe the quality of the air we breathe. As? The fact that? Let’s explain it. SEDEMA seeks a clear purpose: improve air quality in the metropolis. The strategy is simple, at least on paper, forcing more vehicles to remain parked. The consequence is direct: fewer cars in circulation equal cleaner air for everyone… particularly in areas where this measure is in force. It is worth clarifying that Hoy No Circula does not operate throughout the national territory, but is specifically active in the 16 municipalities that make up Mexico City and in these municipalities in the metropolitan area of ​​the State of Mexico: • Atizapan of Zaragoza • Coacalco de Berriozábal • Cuautitlan • Cuautitlán Izcalli • Chalco • Chicoloapan • Chimalhuacan • Ecatepec de Morelos • Huixquilucan • Ixtapaluca • Peace • Naucalpan de Juárez • Nezahualcoyotl • Nicolas Romero • Tecámac • Tlalnepantla de Baz • Tultitlan • Chalco Valley What cars and license plates does Hoy No Circula Saturday affect? Now that we know the territorial scope of application, what specific limitations should we consider? Basically, on Saturdays there is a driving ban… although only for certain vehicles. The restrictions do not apply uniformly nor do they operate under the same criteria as workdays. As seen in the table above, during the regular week it is the vehicle’s hologram that determines who circulates and at what time. However, on Saturdays they operate with a particular mechanics, where some cars alternate their days of rest while others can never move. Under the current scheme, we can identify three different scenarios: • Vehicles authorized to travel every Saturday • Vehicles forced to remain off the road every Saturday • Vehicles that alternate, resting on alternate Saturdays These limitations, it is worth noting, do not remain active for 24 hours. The application period runs between 05:00 and 22:00. This means that during night hours it is possible to move without considering any limitations. So, how to correctly interpret Saturday’s Hoy No Circula? Basically, those who are included in the restrictions must refrain from using their vehicle to avoid financial penalties. For this reason, it is essential to verify whether or not it is appropriate to keep the car at home. To begin with, all vehicles carrying hologram 2 are prohibited from circulating on any Saturday, without exception. On the contrary, those with holograms 0 and 00 enjoy total freedom of mobility since they are considered low-polluting emission units. The bearers of hologram 1 They require greater attention because they operate through a rotating system. During this day, as it is the first Saturday of the month of May, vehicles with hologram 1 whose license plate ends in an odd number must rest. Next weekend the situation will be reversed, but this Saturday, October 18, 2025, both those with hologram 2 and those with hologram 1 with an odd number plate termination must remain parked. Next week it will be time for hologram 1 with a plate ending in an even number to rest. However, there are exempt categories that can circulate without limitation: • Electric, natural gas or hybrid technology vehicles • Units registered with plates for people with disabilities • All those intended for urban public transport services (including funeral services) • Those dedicated to school or passenger transportation • Those assigned to public security and/or civil protection If these provisions are violated, the financial penalty ranges between 20 and 30 times the Measurement and Update Unit (UMA), resulting in amounts between 1,924.40 pesos and 2,886.60 pesos. Photo | Darwin Vegher In Xataka | Pollution is not only making you live less and worse. It’s also making you dumber

Once again the weekend arrives and with it the restrictive measures that we know so well. The Hoy No Circula Saturday program comes into force again, affecting all those motorists subject to these regulations established by the CDMX Environment Secretariat (SEDEMA) with the purpose of contributing to the improvement of air quality in the capital. The basis of these measures is precisely to reduce the number of vehicles that travel on public roads. This strategy requires certain cars to remain parked at their homes. Such limitations apply to the 16 municipalities of Mexico City and the suburban municipalities of the State of Mexico, which are detailed below: • Atizapan of Zaragoza • Coacalco de Berriozábal • Cuautitlan • Cuautitlán Izcalli • Chalco • Chicoloapan • Chimalhuacan • Ecatepec de Morelos • Huixquilucan • Ixtapaluca • Peace • Naucalpan de Juárez • Nezahualcoyotl • Nicolas Romero • Tecámac • Tlalnepantla de Baz • Tultitlan • Chalco Valley What cars and license plates does Hoy No Circula Saturday affect? Considering these elements, how can we prevent a penalty for traveling improperly? Without a doubt, the fundamental thing lies in properly understanding the limitations that are established. You can see these limitations in the image that appears above. Each of these days presents a specific characteristic. The regulations are precise, although Saturdays experience minor variations. The reason is that not in all cases it is the owners themselves who must keep their vehicles off the road. Briefly, the following situations may occur on a Saturday. • Vehicles authorized to travel every Saturday • Vehicles forced to remain at rest every Saturday • Vehicles that alternate Saturday rest These limitations, however, are not maintained throughout the day. During night hours they are not considered and, therefore, remain in force from 05:00 to 22:00. This means that during the night we will have the possibility of moving around without restrictions and without worries about sanctions. After clarifying this, what other elements should we consider? The first thing is to understand that the Saturday Hoy No Circula does not always work exactly the same. It is necessary to consult the calendar because Saturdays do not always affect the same cars equally. The final enrollment figure will be the determining factor. Vehicles with hologram 2 are required to remain off the road. On the contrary, cars with hologram 0 and 00 do not require rest at any time. The latter enjoy total freedom of movement because they represent the vehicles with the lowest polluting impact. But what is the situation of hologram 1? On a date like today, October 11, 2025it will be up to vehicles with hologram 1 and registration ending in an even digit to remain in their homes. This is because this Saturday corresponds to the second Saturday of the month of October and, consequently, coincides with an “even week.” Next weekend, the situation will be reversed and the odd ones will have to rest. However, there are certain exemptions that must be considered, since these vehicles will be authorized to travel without limitations: • Those that operate with electricity, natural gas or hybrid technology • Those who have registration for people with disabilities • All those intended for urban transportation services (including funeral services) • Those that provide school or user transportation • Those assigned to public security and/or civil protection If these restrictions are violated, the economic penalty will range between 20 to 30 times the Measurement and Update Unit (UMA), which represents 1,924.40 pesos and up to 2,886.60 pesos. Photo | bardia Hashemirad In Xataka | Pollution is not only making you live less and worse. It’s also making you dumber