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Mexico City Enforces Red Plate Restrictions on September 2

Vehicles with red stickers and plates ending in 3 or 4 are banned from Mexico City on September 2, 2026.

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The Hoy No Circula program is in effect in the 16 boroughs of Mexico City and applicable municipalities in the State of Mexico on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. [1] Vehicles restricted on this date must display a red sticker and have license plates ending in 3 or 4, along with verification holograms 1 or 2. [2] The 'Hoy No Circula' program is active in Mexico City and Edomex on Friday, September 4, to reduce air pollution emissions. [3] Vehicles with blue stickers (engomado azul) and license plates ending in 8 or 9 are prohibited from circulating on September 4. [4] Drivers violating the restriction may receive a fine of 20 to 30 UMA, equivalent to approximately 2,346.80 to 3,519.30 Mexican pesos in 2026. [5] The traffic restriction is enforced daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. [6] Exemptions include electric vehicles, motorcycles, agricultural tractors, and vehicles with holograms '00' or '0' under specific conditions. [7] The program operates from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM (22:00 hours) on the restricted day. [8]
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  1. The Hoy No Circula program is in effect in the 16 boroughs of Mexico City and applicable municipalities in the State of Mexico on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. · El Imparcial
  2. Vehicles restricted on this date must display a red sticker and have license plates ending in 3 or 4, along with verification holograms 1 or 2. · El Imparcial
  3. The 'Hoy No Circula' program is active in Mexico City and Edomex on Friday, September 4, to reduce air pollution emissions. · El Financiero
  4. Vehicles with blue stickers (engomado azul) and license plates ending in 8 or 9 are prohibited from circulating on September 4. · El Financiero
  5. Drivers violating the restriction may receive a fine of 20 to 30 UMA, equivalent to approximately 2,346.80 to 3,519.30 Mexican pesos in 2026. · El Imparcial
  6. The traffic restriction is enforced daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. · El Imparcial
  7. Exemptions include electric vehicles, motorcycles, agricultural tractors, and vehicles with holograms '00' or '0' under specific conditions. · El Financiero
  8. The program operates from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM (22:00 hours) on the restricted day. · El Financiero
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