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Vehicle restriction schedules for Bogotá and Quito
Bogotá has announced the 'Pico y Placa' vehicle restriction schedule for the week of October 26 to November 1. From Monday to Friday, between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., private vehicles are restricted based on their license plate numbers. On even days, vehicles with plates ending in 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0 may circulate, while on odd days, vehicles ending in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are permitted. The restriction does not apply on Saturdays or Sundays.
In Quito, the 'Pico y Placa' restrictions for the week of October 26, 2026, apply Monday through Friday during two windows: 06:00 to 09:30 and 16:00 to 20:00. For Monday, October 26, vehicles with plates ending in 1 and 2 are prohibited from circulating. The policy also applies to motorcycles. Exemptions are granted to official vehicles, elderly citizens, and persons with disabilities. Violations incur fines ranging from 15% to 50% of the Unified Basic Salary, depending on the frequency of the offense.