The peak and license plate measure in Bogotá aims to reduce traffic and ensure that vehicles move more fluidly.
Bogotá prepares for a week of controlled mobility with the implementation of the peak and plate, which began to take effect from holiday Monday, November 17 and will extend until Friday, November 21.
The main objective of the measure is to reduce traffic congestion, organize traffic during rush hours and guarantee more fluid circulation during days of high vehicle flow in the city.
The beginning of the regional peak and plate coincided with the holiday of this Monday, November 17, a day of great movement due to the return of travelers to the capital.
According to the District Mobility Secretariat (SDM), during this day private vehicles They will enter the city in a controlled manner, depending on the last digit of the license plate and the time.
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Among the 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 pm, Cars with even plates (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) will be able to circulate, while between the 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Only vehicles with odd number plates (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) will be able to enter.
Outside of these hours, There will be no regional restriction, allowing freer entry to the city. The Ministry of Mobility also remembers that failure to comply with these measures may result in fines of up to $604,100 and the immobilization of the vehicle, Therefore, a call is made for the responsibility of drivers to avoid mishaps.
This is how the pick and plate will work in Bogotá this week
From Tuesday, November 18 to Friday, November 21, the usual license plate and license plate will be applied for private vehicles in Bogotá, among the 6:00 am and 9:00 pm
This scheme maintains the rotation of plates according to the last digit: on even days (November 18 and 20) vehicles with plates ending in 6, 7, 8, 9 and 0; odd days (November 19 and 21), cars with license plates ending in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
The fines for non-compliance these days rise at $711,750, which reinforces the need to plan routes in advance.
Among the reasons for the measure, the entity explains that the combination of regional peak and license plate and the usual scheme seeks to balance the entry of vehicles into the city, especially on holidays and weekends, when traffic can increase significantly.
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In addition, the measure contributes to reducing the environmental impact derived from congestion and promoting the use of public transport and sustainable alternatives, such as cycling and walking.
To facilitate mobility, the The Secretariat recommends that citizens plan their routes in advance, use transit apps to avoid congestion, consider public transportation or alternate routes, and stay informed about possible changes in restriction times.
Likewise, the authority emphasizes that these actions not only seek to regulate traffic, but also guarantee road safety throughout the city.
