This is how the Pico y Placa (Pic and Plate) will operate in Medellín on Monday, August 12. Photo: Medellín City Hall.
With the implementation of this measure, the Vehicles with license plates ending in 0 and 2both cars and motorcycles, will be subject to restrictions from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm It is crucial that citizens verify whether the rule applies to their vehicle, since failure to comply with it can lead to financial penalties and immobilization of the vehicle.
Starting August 5th, the Mayor of Medellin implemented a new rotation of the Pico y Placawhich will continue throughout the second half of 2024. This measure aims to improve mobility in the city and reduce congestion on the roads.
⚠️ This will be the rotation of the license plate and peak for private vehicles and 2 and 4-stroke motorcycles, for the second half of 2024.
🗓️ Starts on August 5th. pic.twitter.com/MWr3slNcM1
— Mayor of Medellin (@AlcaldiadeMed) July 25, 2024
It should be noted that the Pico y Placa varies depending on the day of the week, and it is essential that drivers are aware of these updates to avoid fines.
Affected hours and vehicles
- Individuals and Motorcycles: Plates ending in 0 and 2.
- Taxis: Plates ending in 1 (biweekly rotation).
- Time: From 5:00 am to 8:00 pm
It is important to note that Some vehicles are exempt from this restrictionsuch as electric, hybrid and natural gas cars, as long as they have an updated traffic license. These drivers do not need to apply for the exemption again, since the Ministry of Mobility has direct access to the National Single Transit Registry (RUNT).
Please note that drivers who do not respect the measure of Pico y Placa They will face economic sanctions equivalent to 15 current legal daily minimum wages, which represents a fine of approximately $650,000In addition, the vehicle will be immobilized.
In Medellin, some roads are free from the restriction of Pico y PlacaThese include:
- River Road System: South Highway, Regional Avenue and Parallel Avenue.
- Las Palmas Avenue.
- Avenida 33: From the river to its connection with Las Palmas.
- Calle 10: From the river to the South Terminal and its connection to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport.
- Sides of the La Iguaná Creek: Between races 63 and 80.
- North road of the Horacio Toro Bridge: In an east-west direction.
This Monday, August 12, and throughout the second half of the year, it is vital that drivers take these provisions into account to travel without problems in the city and its surroundings.
Given:
This is how the Pico y Placa will operate for taxis:
🚕 This is how the peak and plate rate for taxis will rotate in the second half of 2024.
🗓️ Starts on August 1st. pic.twitter.com/VRlt1OZL7l
— Mayor of Medellin (@AlcaldiadeMed) July 25, 2024
2024-08-12 13:42:30
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