Traffic restrictions active in Cali, Medellín, and Mexico City

Various cities in Colombia and Mexico are implementing vehicle circulation restrictions to manage traffic and pollution.

In Cali, Colombia, the Pico y Placa measure for September 18 applies to vehicles with license plates ending in 7 and 8 between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Non-compliance results in a fine equivalent to 15 days of the legal minimum daily wage.

In Medellín, Colombia, restrictions for the Valle de Aburrá apply to private vehicles and motorcycles with plates ending in 7 and 9 (for cars) or starting with 7 and 9 (for motorcycles) between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Taxis with plates ending in 5 are also restricted from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, the Hoy No Circula program is active for September 19. On Saturday, vehicles with hologram 1 and odd-numbered plates (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are prohibited from circulating between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. All vehicles with hologram 2 and foreign-plated vehicles are also restricted. Exemptions include electric, hybrid, and certain low-weight vehicles.