MXStarting July 1, new regulations for Personal Electric Motor Vehicles (VEMEPE) came into effect in Mexico City, requiring certain scooters, electric bicycles, and motorcycles to be registered with license plates, driver’s licenses, and circulation cards. Scooters meeting specific criteria—such as having two or more wheels, a self-accelerator, speeds over 25 km/h, and motors up to 1kWh—are now required to comply. Those who already own such vehicles have until November 20 to register them, while any sold after July 1 must come with existing plates. Failure to comply could result in fines ranging from 10 to 20 UMAs depending on the number of violations. Exceptions apply to slower, lighter vehicles and those requiring human power.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about new regulations implemented by the government of Mexico City, including deadlines, requirements, and penalties. It quotes officials from the Secretaría de Movilidad and the Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana, providing balanced details without overtly sl
