that he Pico y Placa this Thursday December 25th Don’t surprise him; Find out if you can drive your car in Medellín and avoid penalties.
According to the Medellín Mobility Secretariat, the vehicle restriction varies depending on the day of the week, time of day, vehicle type and license plate paint.
It is important to mention that this driving ban changes daily. Therefore, it is extremely important to stay abreast of updates and thus avoid unpleasant surprises while driving through the streets of the Colombian city.
Authorities define the pico and license plate number based on the day of the week, the vehicle type and the last digit of the license plate. It should also be noted that this program works differently depending on the city.
The purpose of limiting car traffic on urban streets is to reduce the fleet and therefore traffic, car accidents and pollution.
Here are the guidelines of the Pico y Placa vehicle ban for tomorrow.
Motorcycles: Not applicable,,.
Individuals: Not applicable,,.
Taxes: Not applicable,,.
Freight transport: Not applicable,,.
The opening hours of this vehicle restriction are Monday to Friday and start at 5:00 a.m. and end until 8:00 p.m. at night.
The Medellín Mayor’s Office announced the guidelines for the application of the Pico y Placa in the city in the second half of the year.
The new vehicle restriction measures continue to depend on the day of the week and the last digit of the vehicle license plate.
The following rotation applies to private vehicles:
Monday: 6 and 9
Tuesday: 5 and 7
Wednesday: 1 and 8
Thursday: 0 and 2
Friday: 3 and 4
For motorcycles, the application is the same, with one small but important difference: the first number of the license plate is used and not the last.
Application hours for Pico y Placa are Monday to Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for private vehicles and motorcycles. For taxis, the journey starts at 6:00 a.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m.
Not all cars have to follow this vehicle restriction, some have the advantage of being exempt from this program. These are the following:
Emergency.
Intended for medical care.
They use natural gas as fuel.
Land transport service.
Food transport.
Load.
Intended for the performance of activities related to public service.
From media.
Security.
Intended for the transport of people with reduced mobility or disabilities.
Of values.
Funerals.
officers.
Diplomats.
All persons authorized by the Ministry of Mobility.
It is important to mention that motorists do not need to apply for another written authorization for the exemption as the Ministry of Mobility has a connection with the Single Traffic Registry (RUNT).
According to the Medellín Mobility Secretariat, this is Sanction for violating the Pico y Placa It is defined in Article 131 paragraph C of the National Land Transport Regulations.
This legislation establishes that the penalty is the payment of a fine equal to 15 days of the current minimum wage. Currently, the minimum daily wage is 47,450 pesos, they said The sanction amounts to 711 thousand 750 pesos.
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