The use of mobility applications such as Uber, Didi and Cabify It is a practice that is increasing in Colombia. However, despite its popularity, the provision of this service continues to be illegal for private vehicles, so it may be penalized.
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With the start of a new year, several items will have an adjustment in value, including traffic fines. This is explained because its calculation is linked to the minimum wage, whose increase for 2025 was set at 9.5%.
In the case of this type of platforms, the violation imposed by the competent authorities is D12, of the National Traffic Code. This penalty applies to those people who provide transportation services without authorization.
To have more clarity about the regulations, it explains that whoever provides a service different from that for which they have a license You may be fined and the vehicle may even be immobilized.depending on how many times you have incurred this action.
With the 9.5% increase, the fines for drivers who provide platform transportation services increased from $1,299,000 in 2024. to $1,423,000, in 2025that is, the equivalent of a minimum wage.
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How to know if you have traffic tickets
1. Enter the official page of the Colombian Federation of Municipalities (Simit). This is the authorized platform to manage traffic sanctions in the national territory.
2. Go to the ‘Account Statement’ option to consult violations, summonses and payment agreements.
3. Enter the requested data, including vehicle identification number and license plate. Then, click on the magnifying glass icon that appears next to the typing space.
4. The system will process the information and show you a summary of the traffic tickets associated with the identification number or license plate entered. These will be shown in detail with the date, place and value.
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