Mexico City parking lots could face fines up to 41,000 pesos; must display notice of valid insurance

Public parking facilities in Mexico City now face substantial fines, potentially reaching 41,000 pesos, if they fail to prominently display a notice about their valid civil liability insurance or bond. This measure stems from an amendment to the Law of Commercial Establishments.

The updated regulation mandates that parking lot operators must place a sign at the entrance, clearly stating that the establishment has current civil liability insurance or a bond for the protection of users and their vehicles. The fine for non-compliance ranges from 126 to 350 times the current Unit of Account of Mexico City (UMA), which is set at 117.31 pesos for 2026. This means the maximum penalty could amount to 41,058.50 pesos.

However, the decree provides a grace period for compliance. Parking lot owners have 180 calendar days from the law's effective date to install the required signage. This gives businesses ample time to adapt to the new obligation aimed at enhancing user and vehicle protection.