Quintana Roo Riders Resume ‘Vest Law’ Talks, No Protests

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Organized motorcycle groups in Quintana Roo will return to the negotiating table with state officials after the government announced it will revive the process of implementing the so-called “vest law” in 2027, according to Samuel Gómez, one of the representatives who has taken part in earlier meetings.

In a telephone interview, Gómez ruled out any protests in the state for now. He said the groups are waiting for confirmation of a new meeting with Quintana Roo government secretary Cristina Torres Gómez to discuss their concerns about the measure.

The representative said the organizations also want to restart dialogue with the Mobility Commission of the state Congress. The goal, he explained, is to weigh alternatives that would soften the impact of the law approved by the previous legislature.

Concerns Over Numbered Vests and Helmets

Among the riders’ concerns is the requirement to wear numbered vests and helmets. Gómez argued that these items do not eliminate the risks motorcyclists face and could expose them to being robbed of the gear by people who want to use it in possible criminal acts.

Gómez said the organizations will raise these objections during meetings with the state government and Congress. For the moment, he added, their involvement will focus on dialogue while they wait to see how the implementation of the measure moves forward.