Before you leave home, find out if your car is permitted under a vehicle restriction program Pico y Placa on Friday, November 14 in Cartagena.
Pico y Placa varies depending on the day of the week, sometimes depending on the time and even the type of vehicle, whether private, motorcycle, taxi, public or goods transport.
Remember that this vehicle ban changes daily, so it is very important that you stay informed of its updates and thus avoid unpleasant surprises when driving on the streets of the Colombian city.
The authorities determine the pico and plate according to the day of the week, the type of car, and the last number of the license plate. It is also important to note that this program applies differently depending on the city.
The purpose of reducing car traffic on city streets is to reduce the vehicle fleet and with it traffic, car accidents and pollution levels.
Here is the schedule for Pico y Placa restrictions for tomorrow.
Motorcycles: 1, 2.
Individually: 1, 2.
Taxis: 9-0.
Not only are there vehicle restrictions, the timetable for Pico y Placa in Cartagena also changes depending on the type of vehicle and applies as follows:
Motorcycles: From 5:00 am until 11:00 pm
Individually: From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
taxi: From 6:00 to 6:00 the next day, i.e. for 24 hours.
The Cartagena government has published what the Pico y Placa rotation will look like during the second half of 2025.
The vehicle restriction will be determined based on the last number on the vehicle sticker, as well as the day of the week.
The PICO and Plate system for private vehicles will be implemented from Monday, July 7 until October 3, 2025 as follows:
Monday: 1 and 2.
Tuesday: 3 and 4.
Wednesday: 5 and 6.
Thursday: 7 and 8.
Friday: 9 and 0
From October 6, 2025 to January 2, 2026, the rotation will take place as follows:
Monday: 3 and 4.
Tuesday: 5 and 6.
Wednesday: 7 and 8.
Thursday: 9 and 0.
Friday: 1 and 2
Pico y Placa will operate for private vehicles from Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, at the following times: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Until 8:00 pm
In the case of taxisThe rotation during the second half of the year will be as follows.
Rotation from June 30 to August 1, 2025:
Monday: 3-4.
Tuesday: 5-6.
Wednesday: 7-8.
Thursday: 9-0.
Friday: 1-2.
Rotation from August 4 to September 5, 2025:
Monday: 5-6.
Tuesday: 7-8.
Wednesday: 9-0.
Thursday: 1-2.
Friday: 3-4.
Rotation from September 8 to October 31, 2025
Monday: 7-8.
Tuesday: 9-0.
Wednesday: 1-2.
Thursday: 3-4.
Friday: 5-6.
Rotation from October 6 to October 31, 2025
Monday: 9-0.
Tuesday: 1-2.
Wednesday: 3-4.
Thursday: 5-6.
Friday: 7-8.
Rotation from November 3 to December 5, 2025:
Monday: 1-2.
Tuesday: 3-4.
Wednesday: 5-6.
Thursday: 7-8.
Friday: 9-0.
Rotation from December 8, 2025 to January 2, 2026:
Monday: 3-4.
Tuesday: 5-6.
Wednesday: 7-8.
Thursday: 9-0.
Friday: 1-2.
For taxis, the Pico y Placa schedule will apply from Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, between 6:00 AM and 6:00 AM the following day.
Not all cars are required to follow this restriction, some cars have the advantage of being exempt from this prohibition. They are the following:
With a special permit to access the vehicle ban area.
Zero electricity or emissions.
Officers at all levels.
Funerals.
emergency.
Medical care.
Distribution of medicines.
Salvage or transfer of organs and tissues.
Traffic control and cranes.
Hospital waste.
From the media.
Which provides tourism services.
Schoolchildren.
Of values
Designed for car education.
In order for a car with these characteristics to be exempt from pico and plate, the corresponding application must be submitted with a copy of the documents for the car and the driver, as well as peace of mind for all concepts.
According to the Cartagena government, penalty To violate Pico y Placa guidelines include:
A fine Equivalent to that 15 days of the current minimum wage. Currently the daily minimum wage is paid at P47,450 Up to 711 thousand 750 pesos.
In addition to the fine, The offender’s vehicle will be immobilized.
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