Tulum Traffic Dept Urges: No Kids Under 10 on Motorcycles

In response to a rise in road accidents, the Tulum Traffic Department is urging motorcyclists not to carry children under ten years old. This guideline is in accordance with the regulation established in 2018.

Erick Bojorges Aguilar, the Traffic Director of Tulum, explained that Article 64 of the regulation, which has been in effect since 2018, explicitly states this rule. He emphasized the importance of public awareness, stating, "In the case of motorcycles, children under ten years old should not be passengers. At present, we are only issuing warnings for the sake of child safety. Motorcycles are commonly used to transport children to school and work, but we are aiming to encourage a shift in road culture."

Aguilar clarified that the current directive is preventative and verbal, although he did not specify when penalties will start to be enforced.

In addition to this, Aguilar advised cyclists, skateboarders, and users of electric bicycles and tricycles to wear reflective vests and helmets and to avoid riding against traffic to prevent accidents.

He also noted that between 60 and 65 percent of accidents in Tulum involve motorcyclists who disregard stop signs, exceed speed limits, or fail to maintain a safe braking distance.

Article 64 of the Traffic Regulation explicitly forbids drivers of bicycles, tricycles, and motorcycles from transporting children under ten years old. For motorcycles, penalties could reach up to 20 minimum wages (3,457 pesos), and the vehicle could be impounded.