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2026 Pico y Placa traffic restrictions – October update

Overview

Traffic restrictions through the ‘pico y placa’ schemes continued into late October across several Latin American cities. In Bogotá, Colombia, restrictions for the week of October 19 to 25 applied between 06:00 and 21:00, with even-day circulation permitted for plates ending in 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0, and odd-day circulation for plates ending in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Authorities have warned of fraudulent websites targeting the ‘Pico y Placa Solidario’ system, while Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán confirmed hybrid vehicle exemptions remain in effect until December 31, 2027, pending registration. By October 28, Bogotá implemented restrictions for private vehicles with plates ending in 1 through 5 between 06:00 and 21:00, while taxis with plates ending in 1 and 2 were restricted from 05:30 to 21:00. Violators face fines of approximately 604,100 pesos and potential vehicle immobilization.

In Cúcuta, Colombia, restrictions for October 21 prohibited private vehicles and motorcycles with plates ending in 5 or 6 from the city center during three peak periods: 07:00–08:30, 11:30–14:30, and 17:30–19:30. Taxis with plates ending in 7 faced restrictions from 07:00 to 20:00. Violators risk fines of 875,452 pesos.

In Medellín, Colombia, restrictions for October 21 applied throughout the Aburrá Valley from 05:00 to 20:00 for private vehicles with plates ending in 0 or 2, and for motorcycles with a first digit of 0 or 2. Taxis with plates ending in 2 were restricted from 06:00 to 20:00. Non-compliance carries a fine equivalent to 15 daily minimum wages.

In Quito, Ecuador, restrictions for vehicles with plates ending in 5 and 6 were enforced on October 21 during shifts from 06:00–09:30 and 16:00–20:00. Fines for non-compliance are based on the Unified Basic Salary, ranging from $72.30 for a first offense to $241 for a third offense.

Entities

Quito · Bogotá · Medellín · Bucaramanga · Cúcuta

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Bogotá implements Pico y Placa traffic restrictions

    Bogotá is enforcing Pico y Placa traffic restrictions this Wednesday, October 28, to manage congestion and pollution. Private vehicles ending in 1-5 are restricted from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Traffic restrictions implemented in Cúcuta and Medellín

    Cúcuta and Medellín have enforced 'pico y placa' driving restrictions for October 21, 2026, to reduce traffic congestion.

  3. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vehicle restrictions in Cúcuta and Quito for October 21

    Cúcuta and Quito maintain vehicle circulation restrictions for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, targeting specific license plate digits during peak hours to manage traffic congestion.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Colombia and Mexico implement various vehicle and traffic regulations

    Authorities in several Colombian and Mexican cities are implementing traffic restrictions, vehicle plate regularizations, and enforcement operations to improve urban mobility and road safety.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Traffic restrictions and vehicle safety updates in Colombia and Ecuador

    Cities in Colombia and Ecuador, including Quito, Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali, are enforcing various Pico y Placa traffic restrictions and reporting on vehicle inspection failure rates.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
    Latin American cities implement various traffic and safety measures

    Multiple Latin American cities are implementing traffic restrictions and safety protocols, including Honduras's holiday security deployments and 'pico y placa' or 'Hoy No Circula' measures in Colombia and MX.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Cúcuta and Quito implement traffic restrictions for September 30

    Traffic restrictions (pico y placa) are active in Cúcuta, Colombia, and Quito, Ecuador, for September 30, 2026, targeting specific license plate numbers during peak hours to reduce congestion.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Quito and Bogotá implement traffic restrictions

    Quito and Bogotá are enforcing ‘pico y placa’ traffic restrictions on September 7, 2026, to reduce congestion, with specific plate rotations and fines in place for both cities.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Urban mobility updates: Traffic restrictions and roadworks in Latin American cities

    Cities in Ecuador, Colombia, and Paraguay are implementing various traffic restrictions, road closures for metro construction, and vehicle tax deadlines to manage urban mobility and infrastructure.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Urban services and security updates in Bogotá, Quito, and San Miguelito

    Urban updates across Latin America include water service cuts in Bogotá, expanded TransMilenio transfer times, various city-wide traffic restrictions, and security operations in San Miguelito.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Quito implements vehicle mobility restrictions for August 20

    Quito, Ecuador, implements vehicle restrictions for plates ending in 7 and 8 on August 20, 2026, during morning and afternoon peak hours.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Bogotá and Quito implement vehicle rotation restrictions

    Traffic restrictions (Pico y Placa) are in effect in Bogotá and Quito. Bogotá restricts plates ending in 6-0, while Quito restricts plates ending in 7 and 8 during specific daily windows.

  13. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Colombian cities enforce pico y placa traffic bans on August 5, 2026

    Bogotá, Cúcuta and Medellín applied pico y placa bans on 5 Aug 2026, restricting specific plate numbers and hours; violations may lead to hefty fines and immobilisation.

  14. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Quito enforces Pico y Placa vehicle restrictions on Aug 3‑4, 2026

    Quito’s Pico y Placa bans ran on Aug 3‑4 2026, stopping plates 1‑2 on Monday and 3‑4 on Tuesday during 06:00‑09:30 and 16:00‑20:00, with fines up to 50% of the basic salary.

  15. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Colombian and Ecuadorian cities roll out new pico y placa traffic schedules

    Medellín, Bucaramanga, Quito and Bogotá update pico y placa schedules for July‑August 2026, detailing restricted plate digits, penalty fines and aims to ease traffic congestion.

  16. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Medellín implements new Pico y Placa rotation for second half of 2026

    Starting 3 Aug 2026 Medellín’s pico y placa restricts cars, motorcycles and taxis on weekdays by digit, with exemptions for electric and key roads; fines start 10 Aug.

Sources

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