Bogotá will have Pico y placa this Saturday, October 12 for a vehicle event: this is how it works

This measure has no financial penalties for drivers caught traveling in a time slot that does not correspond to them – credit Mariano Vimos/Colprensa

Bogotá will experience a new day of departure plan for travelers in its nine main road corridors, on the occasion of the long Christmas weekend to celebrate Columbus Day, now known as Ethnic and Cultural Day of Colombia.

For this occasion, From 6:00 am in the morning until 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024, the first strip will begin where vehicles with license plates ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 ). able to circulate..

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Similarly, and in the period between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm, vehicles with license plates ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) may be mobilized.

This measure will apply in the nine main corridors in and out of Bogotá:

• Northern Highway: from 198 Street to 245 Street, south – north direction
• Southern Highway: from Boyacá Avenue to the border of the Capital District, north – south direction
• Centenario Avenue (13th Street): from Carrara 128 to Bogotá River, east-west direction
• Avenida Calle 80: from Carrera 114 to the Bogotá River, east – west
• Carrera 7 Avenue: from 198 Street to 245 Street, south – north direction
• Boyacá Avenue, road to Llano: from the old road to Llano to the Argelino Durán Quintero tunnel, north-south direction
• Via Suba Cota: from Carrera 132 to the Bogotá River, east – west
• Via La Calera: from diagonal 91 to the Patios toll, west and east
• Trí Coachí: from Circunvalar Avenue to the border of the Central District, west and east.

Colombia’s capital restores road measures based on past experiences. A collaborative and improved vehicle approach seeks to ease congested holiday bridges – credit Ministry of Mobility

Please note that Transit and Transport Police officers will be monitoring the situation. But remember that this measure does not involve sanctions for drivers who are caught at different times. This is because it is a pilot plan.

According to the district administration, and due to the good results recorded, this measure will be extended until the long weekend of November 2024, corresponding to Saturday, November 2 and 9.

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During the first week of school break in Colombia, the Traffic and Transport Directorate of the National Police issued more than 3,500 summonses, highlighting violations due to lack of technical-mechanical inspection and lack of mandatory insurance. This increase in sanctions is part of an effort to strengthen controls on the country’s roads, with the aim of reducing road accidents, according to the entity.

The Minister of Transport, María Constanza García, emphasized the urgency of road bans, highlighting factors such as excessive speed, fatigue, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and the use of mobile phones while driving driving as the main cause of accidents. In addition, he emphasized the importance of checking the condition of the brakes, lights and tires, as well as the use of the seat belt before going on a trip.

Many people take advantage of these holidays to travel to their hometowns or take a few relaxing days in a nearby destination – credit Camila Díaz/Colprensa

According to data from the National Road Safety Observatory (Onsv), in 2023, 271 deaths were recorded in road accidents, of which 65.31% involved motorcyclists. This group, in particular, was subject to a special call to follow traffic rules and use protective equipment such as gloves, helmets, reflective vests and jackets with protections.

The cities of Bogotá, Medellín and Barranquilla were identified as the most affected by road traffic deaths during the October holiday season. In response, the Transport sector, in collaboration with the traffic authorities, has implemented controls in 12 high traffic areas to encourage safe driving on the roads.

Vehicles with even or odd license plates will have schedules to leave the city – Ministry of Mobility

Travelers were advised to plan their routes and stops, obey traffic regulations, and check the condition of their vehicles before embarking on their journey. The importance of avoiding distractions behind the wheel and checking road conditions was also highlighted.

Finally, Colonel Claudia Susana Blanco, the Director of Transport and Transportation, urged road users to obey the rules and cooperate with the authorities during the rest week.

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