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The district administration renewed the vehicle restriction scheme in Bogota with a measure focused not only on reducing congestion but in the promotion of the efficient use of private vehicles on city roads.
As of this Tuesday, September 22, the restriction begins for the circulation of private vehicles, from Monday to Saturday, from 6:00 to 8:30 in the morning and from 4:00 in the afternoon to 7:30 at night.
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According to the Ministry of Mobility, Saturday was included considering the shifts for the economic activities contemplated in District Decree 193 of 2020.
Additionally, due to the high levels of congestion that occurred on this day before the pandemic.
Private vehicles will be exempted from the measure with three or more passengers (including the driver), hybrids and dedicated.
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Like the owners who agree voluntarily to the ‘Pico y Placa Solidario’, which seeks to generate additional resources for the SITP.
The exceptions for vehicles attached to the National Protection Unit (UNP), as well as people with disabilities who will also remain.
The entity made the decision to start this vehicle restriction scheme due to the levels of congestion, accidents, impact on public transport and air quality in the 14 main corridors of the capital.
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The restriction proposal will be open for suggestions from the public throughout the weekend.
Once these are received and the new decree is signed, people within these excepted groups will be able to register their vehicle to circulate during restricted hours.
