Quintana Roo Officials Rule Out Traffic Cameras for Remainder of Term

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Quintana Roo will not implement automated traffic enforcement cameras for the remainder of the current state administration due to a lack of necessary infrastructure, a top official announced.

Efraín García Chávez, head of the Transit Directorate within the Quintana Roo State Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC), ruled out the use of so-called “fotomultas” or photo tickets.

“There is no infrastructure in place for that purpose at the moment; it is not projected. Perhaps later it could become a mobility issue, but for now, there is no infrastructure for it,” García Chávez said.

Such automated systems use cameras with radars and sensors to detect violations like speeding, running red lights, using a cellphone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt, and encroaching on crosswalks. The device captures photos and videos of the offending vehicle’s license plate, which transit agents then validate before mailing the fine to the vehicle’s registered owner.

The mechanism is used in several Mexican states to prevent accidents and promote responsible driving, though it often faces criticism for being an automated, revenue-focused penalty scheme.

Regarding updates to the Quintana Roo State Traffic Regulations, García Chávez added that the revised document could be ready this year for analysis and validation by the State Congress, followed by publication in the Official Gazette and enactment.

The proposed amendments include fines for using a cellphone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt, and new regulations for scooters, bicycles, and electric motorcycles classified as micromobility vehicles.

The last time the Quintana Roo State Traffic Regulations were updated was in 1998.