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Traffic restrictions and enforcement in Colombia and Ecuador

Overview

Traffic restrictions in Colombia and Ecuador continue to evolve through late 2026. In Cali, Colombia, ‘pico y placa’ measures for private vehicles remain scheduled from 06:00 to 19:00, with vehicles ending in 7 and 8 prohibited on September 25. Violators face fines of 15 daily minimum wages. In Medellín, restrictions across the Valle de Aburrá persist from 05:00 to 20:00 for private vehicles and motorcycles, and 06:00 to 20:00 for taxis. New restrictions have been implemented in Pereira and Dosquebradas, Colombia, returning on September 28. Operating from 06:00 to 20:00 on weekdays, these measures restrict cars by the last digit of their license plate and motorcycles by the first digit. The initiative aims to restore mobility following disruptions caused by an earthquake on August 10; violations incur a fine of $633,200. In Ecuador, Quito maintains municipal ordinances to reduce congestion. On Tuesday, September 29, vehicles with plates ending in 3 and 4 are prohibited during morning (06:00 to 09:30) and evening (16:00 to 20:00) windows. Exemptions apply to electric vehicles, official vehicles, and those registered to senior citizens or persons with disabilities. Fines for non-compliance increase progressively from $72.30 for a first offense to $241 for repeat offenders. Law enforcement operations remain active in the region. In Cuenca, Ecuador, joint operations resulted in the seizure of 53 motorcycles, with EMOV EP manager Edison Moscoso stating that activities endangering road safety will not be permitted. In Cúcuta, Colombia, transit authorities confirmed that controls will continue following recent civil unrest during a traffic operation at El Malecón. By late October, Bogotá announced ‘Pico y Placa’ schedules for the week of October 26, restricting private vehicles from 06:00 to 21:00 on weekdays based on plate numbers.

Entities

Quito · Medellín · Bogotá · Valle de Aburrá · Cali

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Vehicle restriction schedules for Bogotá and Quito

    Bogotá and Quito have released their weekly vehicle restriction schedules, detailing specific license plate limitations and enforcement hours for private vehicles and motorcycles.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Traffic restrictions implemented in Pereira, Dosquebradas, and Quito

    Cities in Colombia and Ecuador, including Pereira and Quito, are enforcing ‘pico y placa’ traffic restrictions to manage congestion, with specific rules for vehicle types and progressive fines for violations.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Latin American cities implement vehicle rotation restrictions

    Multiple cities in Colombia and Ecuador are enforcing ‘pico y placa’ vehicle rotation schedules to mitigate traffic congestion, with specific plate restrictions and fines in place.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Traffic restrictions and mobility measures in Quito, Medellín, Bogotá, and Cali

    Cities in Ecuador and Colombia, including Quito, Medellín, Bogotá, and Cali, are enforcing traffic restrictions, vehicle rotations, and road closures to manage congestion and safety.

  5. [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.

  6. [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

90minutos.co · canal13sanjuan.com · canalcapital.gov.co · canaltro.com · ciudadregion.com · colombia.com · diariodelcauca.com.co · diariodelsur.com.co · diariolasnoticias.com · elcomercio.com · elcomercio.com.ec · elfrente.com.co · eluniverso.com · excelsior.com.mx · expreso.ec · extra.com.co · extra.ec · hsbnoticias.com · laopinion.com.co · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · periodicopalabrasmayores.com · radionacional.co · radiosantafe.com · stav.ba · subaalternativa.co · tubarco.news · uruguayaldia.com.uy

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