Vehicle restrictions in Cúcuta and Quito for October 21

Traffic restriction measures, known as 'pico y placa', remain in effect for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in both Cúcuta, Colombia, and Quito, Ecuador.

In Cúcuta, private vehicles and motorcycles with license plates ending in 5 or 6 are prohibited from circulating within the city center during three peak periods: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Taxis with plates ending in 7 are restricted from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Violators face fines of 875,452 pesos and potential vehicle immobilization.

In Quito, vehicles with license plates ending in 5 and 6 are restricted from circulating within the urban perimeter during two time slots: 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fines for non-compliance are calculated based on the Unified Basic Salary, ranging from $72.30 for a first offense to $241 for a third offense.