The implementation of the Vest Law in Quintana Roo has raised concerns among the motorcycle community, and now foreign drivers are warning of a possible negative impact on biker tourism.
Luis Martínez, president of the Lobos de León motorcycle club in Guanajuato, expressed concern about the mandatory use of vests and helmets with license plates.
According to Martínez, this measure would discourage motorcyclists from traveling on the state’s highways and would affect the flow of motorcycle visitors.
Although the Mobility Law does not yet specify how this law will apply to motorcyclists from other states, the Secretary of Government, María Cristina Torres Gómez, announced that a registry similar to Mexico City’s “Hoy No Circula” program is being considered.
This mechanism would regulate the circulation of visiting motorcyclists and avoid sanctions from the Ministry of Citizen Security (SSC).
“We continue to make progress on this issue. We’re fine-tuning what will happen with foreign motorcyclists. A registry will be implemented that will allow for the issuance of permits and prevent fines,” explained Torres Gómez.
Motorcyclists who have toured the Yucatán Peninsula assert that implementing this measure could generate unnecessary bureaucratic red tape.
They argue that registration for domestic tourists is pointless, as motorcycles are already duly registered in their states of origin. In addition to the potential impact on biker tourism, motorcyclists emphasize the importance of promoting road safety without affecting the traveler experience.
Luis Martínez believes that this regulation would not only make it difficult for motorcyclists to enter Quintana Roo but could also hinder the growth of a booming tourism sector.
“In Guanajuato, they have also tried to impose this type of regulation and have been unsuccessful. Motorcycles already have visible license plates, so a labeled vest is unnecessary,” he emphasized.
For her part, Mónica, a motorcyclist who has traveled several routes on the Peninsula, emphasized that safety in Quintana Roo has improved and that imposing restrictions like the Vest Law could discourage travelers. “The people are friendly to tourists, and the scenery is incredible. There shouldn’t be a rule limiting motorcyclists,” he said.
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