If you are getting around Medellín, by car or on a rented motorcycle, knowing the pico y placa is key to planning your trips. This is the rotation in force since August 3, 2026 and throughout the second half of the year.
Pico y placa rotation, 2nd half of 2026
The digits are the same for motorcycles and cars. The difference is which digit of the plate counts: for motorcycles it is the first and for cars the last.
| Day | Motorcycles (first digit) | Cars (last digit) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5 and 8 | 5 and 8 |
| Tuesday | 1 and 4 | 1 and 4 |
| Wednesday | 0 and 2 | 0 and 2 |
| Thursday | 3 and 6 | 3 and 6 |
| Friday | 7 and 9 | 7 and 9 |
Example: if your motorcycle plate is ABC51H, the first digit is 5, so you cannot ride on Mondays during restricted hours.
Pico y placa calendar: November and December 2026
Restricted plates for every weekday, so you can plan your next weeks in Medellín and the Aburrá Valley (motorcycles: first digit; cars: last digit).
| Week | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9–13 Nov | 5 and 8 | 1 and 4 | 0 and 2 | 3 and 6 | 7 and 9 |
| 16–20 Nov | Holiday | 1 and 4 | 0 and 2 | 3 and 6 | 7 and 9 |
| 23–27 Nov | 5 and 8 | 1 and 4 | 0 and 2 | 3 and 6 | 7 and 9 |
| 30 Nov – 4 Dec | 5 and 8 | 1 and 4 | 0 and 2 | 3 and 6 | 7 and 9 |
| 7–11 Dec | 5 and 8 | Holiday | 0 and 2 | 3 and 6 | 7 and 9 |
| 14–18 Dec | 5 and 8 | 1 and 4 | 0 and 2 | 3 and 6 | 7 and 9 |
Hours and exceptions
- Monday to Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- It does not apply on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays.
- It applies across the whole Aburrá Valley (Medellín, Itagüí, Envigado, Sabaneta, La Estrella, Bello, Copacabana, Girardota, Barbosa and Caldas).
- Electric, hybrid and gas vehicles registered in the RUNT are exempt.
- Some roads are exempt: in Medellín, the River Road System (Autopista Sur and Avenida Regional), the Las Palmas road, the La Iguaná corridor and the roads of the rural districts; in the Aburrá Valley, the Autopista Sur in Itagüí, the Regional in Envigado and Sabaneta and the Caldas bypass.
- Motor-tricycles and quad bikes follow the car rule (last digit).
- Taxis have their own rotation by digit every two weeks.
What happens if I ride during pico y placa?
The fine is $633,111 COP (52.29 UVB) in 2026, and the vehicle may be impounded. If you rent with us, we don’t charge anything extra for pico y placa, but if you use the bike during restricted hours, the fine is on you (see terms). Each bike has 1 pico y placa day per week and we tell you which one when you pick it up.
Pico y placa in Medellín: frequently asked questions
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