Traffic restrictions and vehicle safety updates in Colombia and Ecuador

Various cities in Colombia and Ecuador are implementing or reporting on vehicle mobility and safety measures in October 2026.

In Quito, Ecuador, the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) reported that 28.3% of vehicle inspections conducted through October were not approved. Additionally, Quito is enforcing Pico y Placa restrictions for vehicles with plates ending in 1 and 2 on Monday, October 12.

In Colombia, several cities have active traffic restrictions. Medellín is enforcing Pico y Placa for private vehicles and motorcycles with plates ending in 1 and 4, and taxis with plates ending in 1. Cali has restrictions for collective public transport with plates ending in 8 and 9. In Bucaramanga, vehicles with plates ending in 5 and 6 are prohibited from circulating on Monday, October 12.

Furthermore, Bogotá has implemented regional Pico y Placa measures for travelers entering the city, with even-numbered plates allowed until 4:00 p.m. and odd-numbered plates allowed between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12.