Due to recent changes in the application of the vehicle restriction program known as Peak and Plateit is important to know which vehicles are not allowed to travel this Thursday, March 28 in Villavicencio.
The city’s Mobility Secretariat explains that the vehicle restriction depends on the ending of the car license plate, the type of vehicle, the day of the week and even the time.
The Pico y Placa aims to improve air quality, reduce vehicular traffic and reduce car accidents. Here is the schedule of restrictions for this Thursday, according to the Villavicencio government.
Motorcycles: Does not apply.
Individuals: Does not apply.
Taxis: 6.
Freight transport: All.
It is worth mentioning that this vehicle restriction applies in two schedules: first, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; and then, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
The new guidelines of the vehicle restriction program, popularly known as Pico y Placa, were implemented on January 15 through Decree 034 presented by the Mayor’s Office of Villavicencio.
According to the decree, the current Pico y Placa will be valid, for now, from January 18 to June 28, 2024
The measures of this vehicle restriction depend on the day of the week, as well as the last digit of the vehicle’s license plate.
In the case of private vehicles, the Pico and Plate will apply in the following sequence:
Monday: 9 and 0.
Tuesday: 1 and 2.
Wednesday: 3 and 4.
Thursday: 5 and 6.
Friday: 7 and 8.
The Pico y Placa applies from Monday to Friday, on non-holidays, during the hours between 06:30 and 08:30 and from 17:00 to 19:30.
In the case of Taxis, the vehicle restriction applies in a different way, it began on Monday, January 15, prohibiting circulation to cars whose range will end in 3 and advancing successively, from Monday to Sunday in the sequence from 0 to 9 .
For taxi drivers, the time of application of the Pico y Placa is also different, starting at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 12:00 p.m.
Several cars may not be affected by the vehicle restriction program, according to the Villavicencio Mobility Secretariat.
These are the following:
Collective public transport
school routes
Of emergency
Surveillance
Private security
From the Public Force
Of the Military Forces
Armored in compliance with their duties
Motorists who violate the vehicle restriction program will be subject to a financial penalty.
The current fine, according to the Villavicencio Mayor’s Office, is equivalent to 15 minimum wages in force, in addition, the car will be immobilized.
