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Cancún Opens Enrollment for Seven Summer 2026 Driving Courses

Benito Juárez's Municipal Traffic Department is offering a discounted driver's license track for adults and a special permit for teens 15 and up, running through August 29.

By Miguel Díaz Miró · Responsible editor ·
Municipal Traffic driving course in Cancun

The Municipal Traffic Department (Dirección de Tránsito Municipal) of Benito Juárez has opened seven driving courses, branded "Manejo Inteligente" ("Smart Driving"), open to adults and to teenagers 15 and older, timed to the summer school break.

According to the department, the program runs from July 13 through August 29, 2026, split into consecutive six-day sessions that combine classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel practice.

Classroom sessions run from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Traffic Department's own offices, at the corner of Avenida Xcaret and Avenida Kabah. Driving practice follows from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the interior track in the Lomas de Vista Hermosa neighborhood, next to Colegio St. Johns.

The payoff differs by age. Adults who finish the course get their driver's license at a 50 percent discount, valid for two years. Minors don't receive a license at all — instead they get a "responsible driver" permit, valid for up to 180 days, which is the only legal way for a teenager to get behind the wheel in the municipality before turning 18.

What you need

Adults must bring a copy of their voter ID (INE) and proof of address. The list for minors is longer: birth certificate, a photo ID, the guardian's voter ID, proof of address, and a CURP, plus the minor must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

How to sign up

Residents can register in person at the Road Safety Education Coordination office (Coordinación de Educación Vial), inside the Traffic Department building, or call 998 189 05 10 to check available spots and the next start date. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Why it matters locally

The permit track closes a real gap for Cancún families: without it, a minor caught driving risks fines and having the vehicle impounded by Traffic Department officers. Summer break makes the six-day format easier to complete without conflicting with school. Because each of the seven sessions fills on a rolling basis, the department recommends booking a spot ahead of time rather than waiting for a specific period to open up.

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