Motorcyclists from Chetumal and Cancún have staged protests against the enforcement of recent mobility law reforms. These reforms, approved by the state Congress, mandate that motorcyclists wear a vest and helmet displaying their license plate number. The Quintana Roo Government is enforcing this rule as part of a broader road safety measure.

Around 150 protesters, primarily motorcycle deliverymen, gathered at the Legislative Power seat in Chetumal. They concluded a caravan that started from the Museum of Mayan Culture, demanding a reversal of the reform proposed by the Quintana Roo Mobility Institute and approved by the Seventeenth Legislature.

The protesters argue that the public's opinion was not considered through forums, consultations, or surveys before the law was passed. They also express concern about the public exposure of their personal data on vests and helmets, which could lead to their license plates being cloned and used to commit crimes.

The reform is also part of a security strategy in response to the criminal use of motorcycles as escape vehicles during crimes such as robberies, extortions, and other illegal activities. However, those opposing the law see it as a revenue-raising measure that would negatively impact their economy.

According to available data, this law will regulate the 304,859 units registered in Quintana Roo, based on figures from the National Institute of Geography and Statistics (Inegi). The law also grants powers to the head of Imoveqroo to reassign license concessions without the backing from the Institute's Board of Directors, and even without the endorsement of the Legislative Power.

Representative Cinthya Millán has labeled this aspect of the law unconstitutional. Another legislator, Julian Ricalde Magaña, criticized his peers for failing to solve the transport and mobility problems in the state.

The law also includes provisions for motor-taxis on the islands, with Imoveqroo deciding the quota of units authorized for this service for the municipalities. The state government will provide free stickers with the license plate numbers for the helmet and reflective vest, at a cost of over 42.1 million pesos.

Despite criticism and claims of unconstitutionality, the law was approved with 24 votes in favor and zero against. It is expected to be effective the day after its publication by Governor Mara Lezama, in the Official State Newspaper.

As of the evening, a chaotic situation continues in Cancún with hundreds of motorcyclists moving across the city and threats of total street blockades, including airport access and access to the hotel zone. Reports of a blockade on the Colosio Boulevard, which connects the city of Cancún, began to surface around 9 p.m.