Fines that could be incurred for having a party
Article 27 establishes that violations against the tranquility of people are when:
III. Produce or cause noise by any means that clearly threatens peace or represents a possible risk to health;
At local parties, having the music or noise turned up over the speakers could be a reason for this behavior. According to the World Health Organization, people tolerate 55 decibels, although CDMX is the eighth loudest city in the world.
Residents of the capital usually listen to volumes higher than 100 decibels, when people can only tolerate 55. According to the environmental standard NADF-005-AMBT-2013, the maximum established volume is 65 decibels for the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. hours. On the other hand, for the hours from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., the maximum decibels is 62.
This infraction is type B, so the fine can be from 11 to 40 Measurement and Update Units (UMA), which is equivalent in 2024 to $1,194.27 up to $4,342.8; or arrest from 1 to 24 hours or work in favor of the community from 6 to 12 hours.
V. Obstructing entrances or exits of buildings with any object without authorization from the owner or possessor thereof;
If you want to have a party, make sure your guests do not block any entrance without prior permission, as this is grounds for a fine.
The fine can be from 11 to 40 Measurement and Update Units (UMA), which is equivalent in 2024 to $1,194.27 up to $4,342.8; or arrest from 1 to 24 hours or work in favor of the community from 6 to 12 hours.
For its part, Article 28 classifies the following as violations of citizen security:
III. Use public space without having the authorization required to do so;
Using the street to put up a tent or games such as trampolines and inflatables is common to hold a party near a house, however, it cannot be held without prior permission.
You can go to the main offices of your mayor’s office to request information to request the permit and the required documents. It is advisable to come weeks in advance, if the process requires time.
The CDMX portal has the requirements for Authorization, notice or permit for holding public shows if the event to be held has a greater magnitude.
This infraction is also type B, with a fine that can be from 11 to 40 Measurement and Update Units (UMA), which is equivalent in 2024 to $1,194.27 up to $4,342.8; or arrest from 1 to 24 hours or work in favor of the community from 6 to 12 hours.
Other higher violations
V. Drinking alcoholic beverages in unauthorized public places or consuming, ingesting, inhaling or snorting narcotics, psychotropic drugs, intoxicants or toxic substances in public places, regardless of the crimes incurred for the possession of narcotics, psychotropic drugs, drugs or substances. toxic;
VII. Detonate or ignite rockets, fireworks, bonfires or raise aerostats without permission from the competent authority;
VIII. Quarrel with one or more people;
These last infractions are classified as type C, which are punishable by 21 to 30 UMA, or arrest from 25 to 36 hours, or community work from 12 to 18 hours.
The fine is equivalent to $2,279.97 to $3,257.1
