Bucaramanga Traffic Restriction: 'Pico y Placa' for August 25, 2026

Bucaramanga, Colombia, continues its "pico y placa" traffic restriction program on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. This measure, designed to manage traffic flow and reduce vehicle emissions, affects both private cars and motorcycles operating within the city.

For Tuesday, August 25, 2026, vehicles and motorcycles with license plates ending in the digits 9 and 0 are prohibited from circulating. This restriction is enforced throughout the day, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., covering the main thoroughfares subject to the measure.

The "pico y placa" system operates on a weekly rotation, assigning specific plate number endings to restrictions on different days. This ensures that the burden of the restriction is distributed throughout the week. The schedule for the current week is as follows: Monday restricts plates ending in 7 and 8; Tuesday restricts 9 and 0; Wednesday restricts 1 and 2; Thursday restricts 3 and 4; and Friday restricts 5 and 6.

Additionally, the "pico y placa" measure also extends to Saturdays, operating from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The specific plate number endings restricted on Saturdays follow the general programming established by the Bucaramanga Transit Directorate.

The Directorate of Transit of Bucaramanga manages and enforces these regulations. Drivers are advised to consult the official schedule to avoid fines and ensure compliance with the city's traffic laws.