No. Squatted trucks—vehicles modified with elevated suspensions—violate Mexico’s Reglamento de Tránsito in most states, as they compromise road safety and emissions standards. The Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) and local transit authorities (e.g., Secretaría de Movilidad in CDMX) enforce height restrictions (typically ≤ 2.1m for light vehicles) under NOM-068-SCT-2000. Recent 2026 amendments to Ley de Caminos, Puentes y Autotransporte Federal tighten penalties, including fines up to MXN 50,000 and mandatory inspections for non-compliant vehicles.
Key Regulations for Squatted Trucks in Mexico
- Height Limits: Federal and state regulations cap vehicle height at 2.1 meters for passenger vehicles; squatted trucks often exceed this, triggering violations under NOM-068-SCT-2000.
- Emissions & Safety: Modified suspensions may void manufacturer warranties and fail NOM-042-SEMARNAT-2003 emissions tests, leading to impoundment by PROFEPA or local transit agencies.
- Local Ordinances: Cities like Guadalajara and Monterrey impose additional restrictions via municipal Reglamentos de Tránsito, banning “vehículos modificados” outright in urban zones.