Non-Circulating Vehicles: Rules & Exceptions

Bogotá drivers are bracing for continued traffic restrictions as the year winds down, with the city’s “pico y placa” system remaining in affect through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The measure aims to ease congestion as many families leave for the holidays.

Bogotá’s Peak Hour Plate Restrictions: What You Need to Know

The city is maintaining vehicle restrictions to improve traffic flow during the holiday season.

• The “pico y placa” system restricts vehicle circulation based on the last digit of the licence plate.
• Restrictions are in place December 29-31, 2025, with no restrictions on January 1 adn 2, 2026.
• taxis and othre public transport have a separate restriction schedule.
• Exceptions apply for certain vehicles, including electric/hybrid cars and emergency vehicles.

With many residents departing for end-of-year celebrations in nearby towns, the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá has decided to maintain the “pico y placa” measure to manage traffic. The system restricts vehicles from circulating on certain days based on the last digit of their license plate.

Private Vehicle Restrictions: December 29, 2025 – january 2, 2026

• Monday, December 29: Plates ending in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 can circulate.
• Tuesday, December 30: Plates ending in 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0 can circulate.
• wednesday, December 31: Plates ending in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 can circulate.
• Thursday, January 1, 2026: No restrictions apply due to the holiday.
• friday, January 2, 2026: No restrictions apply, according to the mayor’s Office of Bogotá.

Taxi and public Transport Restrictions

for taxis and individual public transport vehicles, restrictions are in effect between 5:30 am and 9:00 pm, based on the last digit of the license plate:

• monday, December 29, 2025: Plates ending in 1 and 2 cannot circulate.
• Tuesday, December 30, 2025: Plates ending in 3 and 4 cannot circulate.
• Wednesday, December 31, 2025: Plates ending in 5 and 6 cannot circulate.
• Thursday, January 1, 2026: No restrictions apply.
• Friday, January 2, 2026: Plates ending in 9 and 0 cannot circulate.

Are there exceptions to the “pico y placa” rule? Yes. Exemptions include electric/hybrid vehicles, emergency vehicles, vehicles transporting people with disabilities (with prior registration), shared cars (with 3+ passengers), diplomatic vehicles, funeral vehicles, and public transportation. The “Pico y Placa Solidario” payment option is also available.

Exceptions to the “pico y placa” rule include electric/hybrid vehicles, emergency vehicles, transportation of people with disabilities (with prior registration), shared cars (3+ passengers), diplomatic, funeral, and public transportation vehicles. Drivers can also opt for the “Pico y Placa Solidario” payment option, processed through the District Mobility Secretariat’s website.

Penalties for non-Compliance

Drivers who violate the restrictions face a fine of $711,750 and potential vehicle immobilization. Violations can be issued by traffic officers or detected through photodetection cameras.