Cali adjusts 'pico y placa' vehicle restrictions starting July 1

Cali is set to introduce a revised "pico y placa" vehicle restriction schedule on July 1, aiming to foster more orderly traffic flow and alleviate congestion on major roads. The city's extensive vehicle park, exceeding one million registered units including over 520,000 private cars and 430,000 motorcycles, necessitates such measures, according to the district's Mobility Secretariat.

The updated schedule assigns specific license plate endings to different days of the week. Mondays will restrict vehicles with plates ending in 9 and 0, Tuesdays in 1 and 2, Wednesdays in 3 and 4, Thursdays in 5 and 6, and Fridays in 7 and 8. The restriction will be in effect continuously from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Notably, vehicles with plates ending in 3 and 4 will face the restriction on consecutive days, June 30 and July 1, as they transition from the previous semester's schedule. "The rotation of the pico y placa is a measure that allows us to manage the city's mobility more efficiently," stated Sergio Javier Moncayo, the district's Mobility Secretary. He encouraged citizens to stay informed through official channels, adhere to the regulations, and support initiatives for a more organized, sustainable, and secure Cali.