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2026 Pico y Placa traffic restrictions – October update

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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, on restrictions for October ~~21,~~ 21 prohibited private vehicles and motorcycles with plates ending in 5 or 6 ~~were prohibited~~ 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 and vehicle immobilization.~~ 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, though certain routes like the Río Road System and Avenida Las Palmas remained exempt.~~ 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. Other regional measures include Cartagena, Colombia, releasing an official schedule to reduce congestion, and Pasto, where authorities are targeting the illegal use of pedestrian and cycling zones by motorcycles and cars.

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