On Monday, December 8th, the regional maximum and minimum regulation will apply in Bogotá and Cundinamarca: what will be the restriction on entry into the city?

The vehicle restriction will be applied gradually according to the last digit of the license plate, with times differentiated for odd and even license plates – Source: Johan Largo/Infobae

On Bank Holiday Monday, December 8th, in Bogotá the Pico and Regional Sign will be in effect for all private vehicles entering the city via the nine main access corridors. The aim of this regulation, the last of the year, is to regulate traffic and ensure an orderly and safe return for travelers during the Immaculate Conception holiday weekend, one of the periods of greatest mobility in the country.

The Mobility Secretariat of Bogotá He explained that the restriction will be staggered based on the last digit of the vehicle’s license plate number. Cars with license plates ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) can enter between 12:00 and 16:00; Afterwards, entry is permitted between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for vehicles whose license plate ends with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9).

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Outside these two periods, ie Entry is free for all private vehicles before 12:00 p.m. and after 8:00 p.m. This measure, which also applies to the department of Cundinamarca, is being implemented with the aim of distributing vehicle demand, avoiding traffic jams and reducing the risk of accidents when returning to the city.

The Pico and Regional Sign in Bogotá regulates the entry of private vehicles on December 8th to avoid traffic jams during the long holiday weekend – credit to the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá

Authorities stressed that the Solidarity Peak and Plate was not activated on that day and that the exemptions in force were the same as those in effect from Monday to Friday.

The Ministry of Mobility urged drivers to plan their trips, check the mechanical condition of their vehicles and keep mandatory documents such as the Soat and technical-mechanical inspection up to date. Recommendations include compliance with speed limits, Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol or while tired and avoid parking on city access roads.

The nine corridors where the restriction applies cover the main entry points from surrounding communities and the rest of the country. Geographic boundaries defined for the Regional Peak and Plate include:

Northern Highway: from Andes Tollbooth to 198th Street.
Southern highway: from the Soacha border to Avenida Boyacá.
Centenario Avenue (13th Street): from Bogotá River to Carrera 128.
80th Street Avenue: from Guadua Bridge to Carrera 114.
Carrera 7 Avenue: from 245th Street to 198th Street.
Avenue Boyacá – Via al Llano: from the Algerino Durán Quintero tunnel to the old Via al Llano.
Via Suba-Cota: from the Bogotá River to Carrera 132.
Via La Calera: from the Patios toll booth to Diagonale 91.
Route to Choachí: from the municipal border with Choachí to Avenida Circunvalar.

The Pico and Regional Plate covers the nine main access corridors to Bogotá, including the northern and southern highways and the roads to La Calera and Choachí – Credit Idiger

In parallel, in December the Government of Cundinamarca activated the Christmas Plan for Mobility and Road Safety to address the historically high risks. In 2024 The department recorded 73 deaths and 125 injuries in road accidents. Motorcyclists are the most affected group, accounting for 50.7% of fatalities. So far in 2025, 45% of penalties have been imposed for speeding.

To counteract this situation, The department plan calls for more than 180 hours of aerial surveillance with drones and awareness daysconstant road checks and the deployment of around 500 traffic police officers to regulate traffic and deal with incidents on the main routes.

The return plan includes enabling key reversible corridors:

From Apulo (K32+000) to Mosquera (Balsillas Bridge K113+000) from 10:00 to 23:59
From the intersection of Avenida Canoas to Avenida San Marón (Soacha) between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m

The return plan allows reversible corridors and limits the passage of heavy goods vehicles on key routes during the bank holiday Monday – credit to the Government of Cundinamarca

As far as freight vehicles are concerned, The restriction applies to people weighing 3.4 tons or more in corridors such as Chía – Mosquera – La Mesa – Girardot and the junction to Soacha. from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; In the Los Alpes – Villeta and Chuguacal – Cambao corridors, the restriction will apply during the same period on Monday, December 8, 2025.

For the Villavicencio – Bogotá road, the road authority planned a reversal cycle with closure in the El Uval sector at 1:00 p.m. M., allowing one-way traffic into the capital between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m

Furthermore, he hasThe responsible concession company temporarily stopped technical activities and increased the toll staffRoad control units, support with tow trucks, ambulances and rescue teams, 24-hour support and equipment for all eventualities.

Authorities reiterated the call to travel with caution and responsibility, stressing that respecting the rules and planning for return will contribute to safer mobility for everyone during the holiday season.