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Traffic restrictions in Colombia and Ecuador

Overview

Various cities in Colombia and Ecuador are utilizing ‘pico y placa’ traffic restriction measures to manage urban congestion and vehicle flow.

In early September 2026, Quito, Ecuador, implemented restrictions for specific license plate numbers during morning and evening windows. In Colombia, Medellín, Bucaramanga, and Cali also maintained or adjusted rotation schedules, with Cali returning to standard measures following earthquake-related emergency protocols. During this period, Bogotá also experienced traffic delays due to demonstrations.

By mid-September 2026, specific restrictions were detailed for Cúcuta and Medellín. In Cúcuta, prohibitions were set for certain plates and motorcycles, with additional peak-hour and continuous restrictions for metropolitan and taxi vehicles. In Medellín, the restrictions extended across the Valle de Aburrá, affecting private vehicles, motorcycles, and taxis based on plate numbers and specific timeframes.

Entities

Cúcuta · Medellín · Quito · Valle de Aburrá · Secretaría de Tránsito de Cúcuta

Timeline

3 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Traffic restrictions implemented in Cúcuta and Medellín
Cúcuta and Medellín have implemented 'pico y placa' traffic restrictions to manage urban mobility, with specific plate-based prohibitions for private vehicles, motorcycles, and taxis.
12 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
Traffic restrictions active in several Colombian and Ecuadorian cities
Multiple cities in Colombia and Ecuador, including Quito, Medellín, and Bucaramanga, are enforcing vehicle rotation restrictions (pico y placa) to manage traffic congestion.

Sources

canaltro.com · colombia.com · elcomercio.com · elfrente.com.co · excelsior.com.mx · expreso.ec · extra.ec · radiosantafe.com · tubarco.news