More police officers in Mexico City can now issue traffic fines

Drivers in Mexico City should be aware of a new measure aimed at bolstering traffic enforcement. The Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) has expanded the authority to issue traffic citations to a larger contingent of police officers, increasing the presence of law enforcement personnel equipped to enforce the Traffic Regulations.

This strategic move is designed to intensify road surveillance in various boroughs and improve the response to traffic incidents throughout the capital. The newly authorized officers belong to the Banking and Industrial Police (PBI) and the Auxiliary Police (PA). Before assuming their new duties, these officers underwent specialized training and certification through the University of the Police.

Although the official agreement granting this authority was published on June 10, 2026, and took effect the following day, the officers began their new roles on June 23, following the finalization of uniform standardization. To ensure easy identification, these officers will wear a special armband indicating their authority to issue infractions. PBI officers will have red details on their uniforms, while PA officers will feature red trim.

The initial phase of this expansion focuses on officers assigned to the boroughs of Cuauhtémoc, Álvaro Obregón, Miguel Hidalgo, Cuajimalpa, Iztacalco, Xochimilco, and Iztapalapa. This initiative raises the total number of police officers authorized to issue fines from 1,003 to 1,287, adding 284 more officers to sanction motorists for traffic violations. The SSC stated that this expansion aims to strengthen traffic surveillance and increase the number of trained personnel on the streets.