Federal Court Overturns Controversial ‘Vest Law’

Close-up of bright yellow high-visibility safety apparel with black text that reads "QUINTANA ROO UNIDOS TRANSFORMANDO" and "TRANSPORTE PRIVADO MOTOCICLETA."

A federal court has ruled in favor of a motorcyclist who opposed the 'Vest Law'. This controversial law required motorcyclists in Quintana Roo, Mexico to display their license plate number on their helmet and reflective vest.

The court's decision was based on the argument that the law's intention to reduce crime had no direct connection to road safety. This was the original justification for the amendment to Quintana Roo's Mobility Law.

The ruling was made in response to a legal challenge against a District Judge's refusal to grant precautionary measures to an individual who disputed the law. The article continues to discuss the implications of this ruling…


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