Mexico City officials have certified 123 officers from the Banking and Industrial Police and the Auxiliary Police to issue traffic sanctions [1].

This expansion of enforcement authority is intended to reclaim public spaces and increase the consistency of traffic law application across the capital. By diversifying the pool of officers capable of issuing fines, the city seeks to reduce congestion and illegal parking in high-traffic zones.

The training and certification process prepares these officers to identify and penalize traffic violations specifically within 13 boroughs of the city [2]. This strategic deployment allows for a more concentrated presence of enforcement personnel in areas where traffic management is most critical.

The initiative is part of a broader effort by the Secretary of Security to improve urban mobility. By empowering these specific police branches, the administration aims to create a more deterrent environment for drivers who ignore parking and transit regulations.

Officials said the move is designed to recover public spaces for pedestrians and residents. The integration of the Banking and Industrial Police and the Auxiliary Police into traffic duties marks a shift in how the city utilizes its various security forces to manage the daily flow of the metropolis.

“123 officers from the Banking and Industrial Police and the Auxiliary Police”

The certification of auxiliary and industrial police forces to handle traffic duties suggests that Mexico City is facing a shortage of dedicated traffic officers. By cross-training different police branches, the city is attempting to scale its enforcement capabilities without necessarily hiring new personnel, potentially increasing the frequency of fines and the visibility of law enforcement in the 13 targeted boroughs.