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Guides on pico y placa, low emission zones and congestion charges.
Pico y placa in Colombia 2026: a complete city-by-city guide
How pico y placa works across Colombia's major cities, what they share, and how Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Bucaramanga, Cartagena and Barranquilla differ.
July 26, 2026
Vehicles exempt from pico y placa: electric, hybrid and more
Which vehicles are exempt from pico y placa in Colombian cities — electric, hybrid, natural gas, disability — and how each city differs.
July 26, 2026
Pico y placa fine in Colombia: how much it costs and what happens if you're caught
The fine for driving during pico y placa in Colombia is 15 SMLDV in every city we checked, with vehicle impoundment. We explain the rule and what it means in practice.
July 26, 2026