In Quito, the ‘pico y placa’ vehicular circulation measure is in force. Don’t be surprised by the fines.
Ecuador is about to live the Carnival holiday from February 26 to March 1, 2022. But if you live in Quito, let the spirit of Carnival, do not forget the traffic regulations.
the time tells you how to circulate this holiday and what are the fines.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Two days before the holiday, the vehicles that cannot circulate are those ending in license plate 7 and 8.
Remember that pico y placa has two days: it goes from 06:00 to 09:30 and from 16:00 to 21:00.
Friday, February 25, 2022
If you are one of those who says “it’s Friday and the body knows it”, remember that on February 25, 2022, plates ending in 9 and 0 cannot circulate.
February 26 and 27
The last Saturday and Sunday of February there is free movement. This means that any car can be mobilized, at any time.
Monday, February 28 and Tuesday, March 1
These two days, being a national holiday, also allow free movement. Just like the weekend.
Wednesday, March 2
This day everything returns to normal. So batteries because the plates ending in 5 and 6 do not circulate.
fines
The fines for violating the measure are now: $63.75 per first time; $106.25 the second and $212.50 The third time.
FACT:
Remember that the use of face maskin public spaces, in Quito, is mandatory.
