A series of measures established in Mexico City since 1989
Traffic congestion and environmental pollution visible in the morning and afternoon, and the growing number of vehicle units per family, have begun to influence the minds of La Paz residents regarding the need to implement a “No Driving Today” policy to avoid further complications in the short and medium term.
The municipal authorities have even implemented the unification of the Mobility and Road Safety Law to include control parameters and ensure that vehicles remain in optimal mechanical condition.
The INEGI (National Institute of Statistics, Geography, and Informatics) reported that, according to the latest count in 2022, there were 587,090 motor vehicles circulating in the five municipalities of Baja California Sur, of which 285,620 were in La Paz.
In La Paz, 60 percent of households have two or more vehicles, depending on the number of family members, such as working parents and student children.
In 2023, the automotive sector in Baja California Sur sold 10,435 light vehicles, which represents an 11% increase compared to 2022.
According to official information, La Paz has 294,643 registered vehicles; Los Cabos more than 231,000; Comondú around 56,000; followed by Mulegé with more than 47,000; and Loreto with almost 12,000.
Baja California Sur is among the states with the highest number of vehicles per capita in the country, with 69,133 units per 100,000 inhabitants.
So, the “Hoy No Circula” is a program that restricts the circulation of certain vehicles on designated days based on their license plate numbers. The goal is to reduce air pollution, decrease traffic congestion, and promote the use of public transportation or alternative means of getting around the city, like bicycles or walking.
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