This is it Cars that will not be able to trade in Cartagena Today is November 10 according to the vehicle restriction program known as Pico y Placa.
The day of the week, time, type of vehicle and license plate format are the factors that determine which cars are not allowed into circulation this Monday.
It is important to note that this vehicle ban changes daily, so it is very important to stay informed according to 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’s also important to remember that this program applies differently depending on the city.
The purpose of reducing vehicular traffic on city streets is to reduce the vehicle fleet and with it traffic, vehicle accidents and pollution levels.
Here are all the details about Pico y Placa for tomorrow.
Motorcycles: 3, 4,.
Individually: 3, 4,.
Taxis: 1-2.
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 Mayor of Cartagena published what the Pico y Placa rotation will look like during the second half of 2025.
The vehicle restriction program 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 taxis, the 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 under these conditions to be exempt from the pico and plate, the corresponding application must be submitted with a copy of the correct documentation for the car and the driver, as well as a peace of mind for all concepts.
According to the mayor of Cartagena 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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