Mobility tool
Cali pico y placa checker
Check the private-car restriction by date, time, and last plate digit. Rule data verified against Alcaldía de Santiago de Cali for 2026.
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Cali pico y placa
Last digit of your plate
Pick your last plate digit to confirm
Tap your plate digit to check your specific case and time window.
Motorcycles & taxis
Motorcycles are exempt from this measure. Taxis are not listed as exempt; check their rule separately.
Data verified through: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Rotations change by decree. Always double-check the official calendar before relying on this for travel plans.
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Current private-car rotation
Restricted hours: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday
9, 0
Tuesday
1, 2
Wednesday
3, 4
Thursday
5, 6
Friday
7, 8
Motorcycles are exempt from this measure. Taxis are not listed as exempt; check their rule separately.
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Questions
What are the private-car pico y placa hours in Cali?
In Cali the private-car restriction applies on business days 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Does Cali pico y placa apply on weekends?
No. The private-car measure applies Monday to Friday, not on weekends or national holidays.
How long is this rotation valid in Cali?
2026 rotation: the first-semester schedule ran through June 30; the official second-semester rotation applies from July 1 (already included). Continuous Monday-Friday hours, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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