Before leaving home, check if your vehicle can travel due to the vehicle restriction program known as Pico y Placa this Thursday, May 9 in Villavicencio.
The Pico y Plate is modified according to the day of the week, sometimes by the time and even the type of vehicle, whether private, motorcycle, taxi, public transport or cargo.
The Pico y Placa aims to combat pollution, 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: 5 and 6.
Taxis: 8.
Freight transport: All.
It is important to mention 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 application of this vehicle restriction depends on the day of the week, as well as the last digit of the car’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.
Different cars may not be affected by the Pico y Placa, according to the Villavicencio Mayor’s Office.
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 fail to comply with 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 vehicle will be immobilized.
