Pico and plate in Quito: restrictions for this Tuesday, May 17

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2023-05-17 02:21:56

The pico y placa is a measure that has the purpose of decongesting the heavy traffic in the streets of Quito. Photo: AMT

He spike and plate takes effect this Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Quitoso that cars and motorcycles whose license plates end in 5 y 6 they will not be able to circulate 06:00 a 09:30 and of 16:00 a 20:00.

The vehicles exempt from this rule are those belonging to the elderly, people with disabilities, electric vehicles and officials.

Fines for not complying with the beak and license plate in Quito

staff of the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) is placed at strategic points to control compliance with this peak and plate measure throughout the city.

The fines determined for breaching the restriction are USD 63,75 the first time; USD 106,25, the second; and USD 212,50 if the driver repeats for the third time or more.

The pico y placa is a measure that has the purpose of decongesting the heavy traffic in the streets of Quito.

Backflows in the Metropolitan District of Quito

In order for traffic to be more fluid during peak hours, the AMT also applies three counterflows in Quito, these are:

  • Mariscal Sucre Avenue: from the San Diego cemetery to the University avenue.

Morning: 06:30 to 07:00 and from 07:30 to 08:00.

Afternoon: 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • General Rumiñahui Highway: from Av. Pichincha, in El Trébol, to the Cuscungo sector, on the highway.

Morning: 06:30 to 08:30

Afternoon: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  • Velasco Ibarra Avenue (Eastern): in the morning from Napo avenue to av. Velasco Ibarra (La Tola). In the afternoon, from the Rumiñahui Coliseum to La Tola.

Morning: 06:00 to 08:30

Afternoon: 17:00 to 19:00.

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