Here's how the vehicle restriction system (pico y placa) will work in Medellín on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Automated Content: Pico y Placa is a measure that restricts vehicle circulation in the city. Pico y Placa is a measure that restricts vehicle circulation in the city. Photo: Instagram: @sttmed JOURNALIST March 24, 2026 02:30 Updated: March 24, 2026 02:30 This Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Pico y Placa system continues in Medellín and the municipalities of the metropolitan area of the Aburrá Valley. The measure, defined for the first half of the year, will be in effect until July 31 and aims to improve mobility on the main roadways in the region. READ ALSO: Pico y Placa in Medellín for Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The Pico y Placa system in Medellín operates continuously from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. During this time, vehicles with restricted license plate numbers will not be allowed to circulate on the main roads of the city. It is important to note that the measure applies from Monday to Friday, without exception. Private Cars: For private vehicles, the restriction applies to cars whose license plate number ends in 0 and 3. It is essential to comply with this regulation to avoid inconveniences and fines, which can be costly if the restriction is violated. Motorcycles: If you drive a motorcycle, you must also be aware of the Pico y Placa restriction, which applies to motorcycles whose first number on the license plate is 0 and 3. This measure includes two-stroke and four-stroke motorcycles, motor tricycles, tricycle motorcycles, and mopeds. READ ALSO: Restriction for Taxis. For taxis, the restriction for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, applies to those with license plates ending in the number 3. These vehicles will be prohibited from circulating from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The regulation for taxis aims to balance the supply and demand of this service on the streets, avoiding congestion and promoting smoother traffic flow. Pico y Placa Taxis Medellin 2026. Photo: Medellín City Hall READ ALSO: Roads Exempt from Pico y Placa. Regional and national connection roads, such as Avenida Regional, Las Palmas, and the road to the west, are exempt. Also exempt are the corregimientos and connections of Avenida 33 and Calle 10. The measure applies on all roads in the neighborhoods. However, Avenida Regional and Autopista Sur, in their sections within the jurisdiction of Bello and Itagüí, are not exempt due to the autonomous decisions of their municipal administrations. More news on EL TIEMPO. *This content was rewritten with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on information from the Medellín City Hall, and reviewed by a journalist and an editor. Follow all the information from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERS Register for our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed with what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWS Follow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay always updated with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPP Join the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up-to-date with the most relevant news at the moment. EL TIEMPO APP Stay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL Reliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.