Pico y Placa Medellín: A Comprehensive Guide
Pico y Placa is a traffic control measure implemented in Medellín, Colombia, to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. It restricts the circulation of vehicles based on the last digit of their license plate.
Pico y Placa Schedule
The Pico y Placa schedule in Medellín is as follows:
- Monday: 0 and 2
- Tuesday: 6 and 9
- Wednesday: 3 and 7
- Thursday: 4 and 8
- Friday: 1 and 5
- Saturday: No restriction
- Sunday: No restriction
Hours of Operation
Pico y Placa is in effect from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Exceptions
The following vehicles are exempt from Pico y Placa:
- Public transportation vehicles
- Emergency vehicles
- Vehicles used for essential services (e.g., medical, utility)
- Vehicles with a special permit
Penalties
Violators of Pico y Placa are subject to fines and may have their vehicles impounded.
Additional Information
For more information on Pico y Placa in Medellín, visit the official website of the city’s transit authority, Secretaría de Movilidad de Medellín.