Mobility tool
Cartagena pico y placa checker
Check the private-car restriction by date, time, and last plate digit. Rule data verified against Alcaldía Mayor de Cartagena (DATT) — Decreto 0015 de 2026 for 2026.
Daily checker
Cartagena 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 share the same daily digits but on a continuous 5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. window. Taxis rotate separately (monthly cycle, near 24 hours).
Data verified through: Thursday, December 10, 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 – 6:00 AM
Monday
9, 0
Tuesday
1, 2
Wednesday
3, 4
Thursday
5, 6
Friday
7, 8
Motorcycles share the same daily digits but on a continuous 5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. window. Taxis rotate separately (monthly cycle, near 24 hours).
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Questions
What are the private-car pico y placa hours in Cartagena?
In Cartagena the private-car restriction applies on business days 6:00 AM – 6:00 AM.
Does Cartagena 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 Cartagena?
2026 rotations per Decreto 0015 of Jan 14, 2026 (DATT): digits change on June 30 and October 5 (already included in this tool). Note: during the mid-year season (June 12 to August 7) and year-end season (Dec 11, 2026 to Jan 22, 2027), the city announced 24-hour pico y placa.
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