Which Mexico City Boroughs Can Auxiliary Police Fine Drivers In

Elements of the Auxiliary Police (PA) and the Industrial Banking Police (PBI) in Mexico City have begun issuing traffic fines to drivers who violate the Transit Regulations. This initiative, which started on June 24, aims to bolster traffic surveillance and enhance the collaboration of trained personnel responsible for maintaining order on the city's streets and avenues, according to the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) of Mexico City.

The measure, published in the Official Gazette of CDMX on June 10, authorizes a total of 123 agents from both the Auxiliary Police and the Industrial Banking Police to issue fines. These officers are specifically uniformed and equipped with the necessary technological devices to process infractions. The initiative is expected to be in place temporarily, potentially until the end of the 2026 World Cup.

Drivers in 13 specific boroughs of Mexico City may now receive fines from these officers. These boroughs include Álvaro Obregón, Azcapotzalco, Benito Juárez, Cuajimalpa, Coyoacán, Cuauhtémoc, Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, Magdalena Contreras, Miguel Hidalgo, Milpa Alta, Tlalpan, and Xochimilco. In Iztapalapa, fines can be issued by officers from Sector 56, designated "Cobra," while in Xochimilco, Sector 73 officers, known as "Excalibur," are authorized.

To identify these authorized officers, citizens should look for specific uniform details. Industrial Banking Police officers display red insignia on their sleeves, while Auxiliary Police officers have blue insignia. Additionally, all authorized officers must carry the corresponding technological devices for issuing fines and a QR code on their uniform sleeve that allows for identity verification. The SSC provides contact numbers for guidance or to report any abuse by traffic authorities.